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Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkNative hapu`u tree ferns abound in the rain forest
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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Lei made of `a`ali`i and native ferns.  

Did You Know?
`A`ali`i (Dodonaea viscose) is an important shrub with many traditional Hawaiian uses. Its hard and durable wood makes a fine spear. Seed pods are fashioned into beautiful lei, while its red capsules can be boiled to make dye.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST