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OCT 8, 2024

A Partnership in Pursuit of Revival

Once nearly extinct, Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa sees a hard-fought resurgence.
By Jon Letman
MARCH 31, 2025

Growing a fruitful future, together

A fruit tree in your yard can do more than bear fruit. Hear from staff member Clifton Cardenas about the art of propagating fruit trees and how each young tree holds potential far beyond its future harvests.
By NTBG Staff
FEB 26, 2025

On the Edge of Revival: Hope Takes Root for the Kalalau Hau Kuahiwi

A rooted cutting of the Kalalau hau kuahiwi (Hibiscadelphus woodii), a rare Hawaiian plant once feared lost, is now growing on Kauaʻi thanks to the combined efforts of passionate conservationists, cutting-edge technology, and years of collaboration.
By David Bryant

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Recent Stories

OCT 8, 2024

In a first, scientists use drones to discover rare Hawaiian plants
By Jon Letman
Scientists in Hawai‛i have achieved what is believed to be the first new species discovery using aerial drone technology.
JUNE 5, 2024

The Hands & Hearts of Lei Makers
By David Bryant
Enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos by Erica Taniguchi that celebrate the hands and hearts of lei makers
JUNE 25, 2024

The Baobab as Humanity’s Tree of Life
Prof. John Rashford interviewed by Jon Letman
Prof. Rashford spoke with NTBG about his book Baobab: The Hadza of Tanzania and the Baobab as Humanity’s Tree of Life

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October 8, 2024

Olonā Rewoven
By Brendan Stogner
Restoring Our Bonds With the World’s Strongest Plant Fiber
October 8, 2024

A Partnership in Pursuit of Revival
By Jon Letman
Once nearly extinct, Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa sees a hard-fought resurgence.

NTBG in the News

February 1, 2025

Makahiki in Hāna, Maui
By Donalyn Dela Cruz
How an entire community comes together to celebrate the season
January 14, 2025

These ʻulu lovers battle the wind and rain to nurture Kauaʻi trees
By Catherine Cruz
You can’t talk about the National Tropical Botanical Garden without mentioning the Breadfruit Institute.
January 13, 2025

Community conservation program pairs native plants with forever homes
By Catherine Cruz
Grow Aloha pairs native plants with their forever homes.

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Highlights

Oct 8, 2024

Bromeliad Conservation and Education at The Kampong: Protecting Our Canopy Ecosystems
By Dr. Brian Sidoti
Florida is home to a diverse range of flora, including 16 native bromeliad species and two natural hybrids. These unique plants play a critical role in their ecosystems.
Sep 18, 2024

Lāʻī: Life Lessons from the Kī Plant
By Erica Taniguchi
Though often overlooked, lāʻī (also known as tī or kī) has nurtured people for generations. Erica Taniguchi explores the many ways lāʻī keeps her connected to the past while also guiding her into the future.
May 22, 2024

Photo Gallery: Into the World of One of Hawaiʻi’s Rarest Palms
Photos by Mike Opgenorth, Zach Pezzillo, and Harold Lyon Arboretum of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Loulu (Pritchardia spp.) is Hawaiʻi’s only native palm genus. Get to know one of the rarest loulu palms—Pritchardia woodii.

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Exploring NTBG’s Multi-Strategy Approach to Saving Hawaiian Seeds
April 15, 2025

By Dr. Dustin Wolkis, Scientific Curator of Seed Conservation One of NTBG’s core activities is […]

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It takes a forest
April 15, 2025

The Power of Community Forests in Biocultural Restoration By David Bryant, Director of Communications What […]

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Protecting Hawaiʻi’s only native palm from a new threat
April 15, 2025

A Kupu intern measures Pritchardia perlmanii leaves in the Upper Limahuli Preserve. Photo by Susan […]

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Growing a Fruitful Future, Together
March 31, 2025

When people plant a fruit tree, their thoughts often turn to the rewards: the promise […]

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