Prosopis pubescens - Screwbean Mesquite (Plant) Grass Native Hawaiians believe it summons

Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai’po

as sacred as it is historical

marks an important event in Indigenous people's resistance to European colonization and is a testament to Toypurina's bravery

inspiration

Prosopis pubescens - Screwbean Mesquite (Plant) Grass Native Hawaiians believe it summonsSummer blooming tree with yellow flowers. Fruit used as a coffee substitute. Recommended as specimen tree. Spines make it a good barrier plant. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Prosopis pubescens Common Name Screwbean Mesquite Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months April, May, June, July, August, September Evergreen