Tropical garden # 66

Hi Jsmom! Things are okay here. The tsunami threat has past. Just a bit sore from walking the mountain all week.

Work is tough, but the view is awesome!

This is Hualalai from Mauna Kea.

Oops! That was the Hills of Omaokoili.

Here is Hualalai.

Mauna Loa from Mauna Kea!

Beautiful, Dave. It has now been 2 years this month since DH and I stayed a week with Jenn and Frank. A memory to last a lifetime. How fortunate you are to live in paradise.

Princess Kilikina

Sooo glad that Hawaii didn't get the tsunami that was predicted.

Beautiful picture's all. I enjoyed viewing/reading each post here but I have to add that I have been very anxious to view Dave's botanical survey and his newest adventure of work.

Tremdendous work Dave and please keep those photo's coming as you go along for us to view here as well;-)

Results!

Here is Stenogyne microphylla, a rare Mint (Lamiaceae) vine that grows on Mamane trees.

Mamane, Sophora chrysophylla, is the dominant tree of sub-alpine dry forest.

Those are beautiful pictures. My son and I were admiring them :)... Glad that all is well your way, and sore muscles turn into stronger muscles, so I see them as a blessing :)...

Will do Rachel!

Here is Mamane, close-up.

Is the Mamane tree not also endemic and native only to Hawaii?

Dave, Your treks out there remind me of my treks in the summer in the middle of no where discovering my Native plants. Hot, alot of walking, climbing and stumbling, but I don't have mountains or ocean around me... You are so blessed to be able to do that. Had I not started that, I would not have found a clematis pitcherii ( Leather plant) which I adore.

I love that tree..

I am glad the synumai did not hurt anyone anywhere..

Yes, Mamane is only found in Hawai'i!

This is Gnaphalium sandwicensium, a rare Composite which resembles a miniature Silversword.

Forgive me, but what does sub-alpine dry forest mean? Does that mean it's up high but not at snow levels? And dry forest as opposed to rainforest?

The views of the hills or mountains are just gorgeous. You sure have to get up early, but it seems to be worth it!

I have enjoyed every post and picture!!! Thanks everyone.

I have been a little under the weather,but hopefully after the rain I will have the opportunity to scout out a few blooms.

March is coming in like a lion! More rain and snow in our forecast.

I will try to start a new Thread #67
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1078791/

Sub-alpine Dry Forest, in Hawai'i, generally means forest above 6,000 ft. elev. and below 10,000 ft., with less than 30 inches of rain per year.

It occasionally frosts and snows.

I have to go to work. Will post more photos later today.

Have a great day all!

Aloha, Dave

Metrosideros,

We will be looking forward to viewing your pictures.

Have a Great Day!

Thanks Dave. I'd have to say there is a lot about botanical terms and Hawaii that I don't know!