Hawaii Fern Tree - P1020123
Hapuu pulu - Fiddleheads of this tree fern are covered with absorptive pulu (golden wool) that protects its new growth from drying. Softe pulu is also useful as a dressing for wounds and abrasions - Very slow growing trunk about an inch a year.
- Cibotium glaucum is a Hawaiian endemic tree fern. It is particularly abundant on the island of Hawai'i, but is found on all the major Hawaiian Islands. It is most common is moist to wet forests at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 feet.
Kilauea Crater Hike - Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii Fern Tree - P1020123
Hapuu pulu - Fiddleheads of this tree fern are covered with absorptive pulu (golden wool) that protects its new growth from drying. Softe pulu is also useful as a dressing for wounds and abrasions - Very slow growing trunk about an inch a year.
- Cibotium glaucum is a Hawaiian endemic tree fern. It is particularly abundant on the island of Hawai'i, but is found on all the major Hawaiian Islands. It is most common is moist to wet forests at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 feet.
Kilauea Crater Hike - Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii