New plant species unique to West Maui discovered by UH Mānoa expert
The patch of this rare plant is currently the only known population, numbering less than 80 adults and 20 seedlings in an area about the size of 10 football fields.
Program saving endangered Hawaiʻi plants earns national award
The award was presented in Washington, D.C. by a group of approximately 30 local, regional and national conservation organizations.
Lyon Arboretum Hawaiʻi rare plant expert retires after 35 years of service
Nellie Sugii managed the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program for 25 years and most recently served as Lyon’s interim director for the past two years.
New viruses infecting hibiscus plants on Oʻahu
Infected hibiscus plants show mosaic, ringspot and chlorotic spots on their leaves.
Students design, plant tree canopy for Kaimukī Library community
Library patrons were greeted by a plethora of trees until about a decade ago when they were removed due to disease.
‘Plantsgiving’ celebrates garden tour, more by CTAHR
The first annual community garden event to celebrate Thanksgiving called “Plantsgiving Thanksgiving” was organized by the Home Garden Network.
More than 200 trees given to celebrate Arbor Day in Hawaiʻi
More than a dozen people also participated in a tree planting event outside of C-MORE Hale and Sherman Laboratory.
UH Mānoa programs rank among world’s best by U.S. News and World Report
UH’s flagship campus is ranked No. 394 worldwide and No. 106 in the U.S.
Lyon Arboretum helps save Hawaiʻi’s endangered plants from climate change
The arboretum will create a comprehensive program for all ages to address climate change and its effects on Hawaiʻi’s endangered endemic plants.
UH botany expert earns national emerging leader award
Karolina Heyduk is the director of the Joseph F. Rock Herbarium, which is housed in the School of Life Sciences.
