PUKIAWE- ; KAWA'U-, MAIELE, 'A'ALII-MAHU

• Styphelia tameiameiae
• Epacridaceae
• Endemic shrub 3-15 feet tall
• Location: 4-8000 feet elevation, DRYLAND to ALPINE SHRUBLAND
• Use: Pre-contact Hawaii-
  • Hardwood for weapons, spears, etc
  • Wood for cremating outlaws
  • Smoke-to cleanse chiefs so that able to mingle with commoners
  • Tapa makers used red berries for dyes
  • Today: mainly using reddish fruit in lei making

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