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Terraforming

            Limihuli Garden and Preserve
Hā'ena Halele'a Kaual 

Ethnobotanists use the tern "botanical toolkit" to describe the plants that cultures carry with then as they migrate to new areas.  These plants include those used in culinary, medicinal, decorative and ceremonial traditions, thus ensuring both the survival of the people and their cultural identity.  

The terraces in this image are the archeological remains of a large agricultural complex that once fed a thriving community.  It has been partially restored to demonstrate the botanical toolkit of the ancient Polynesians. These plants are frequently called "canoe plants" referring to the way they arrived in the Hawaiian Islands --in canoes.

Taro, known as kalo in the Hawaiian language, is the predominant plant in these terraces.  This plant is known as the Polynesian Staff of Life.  The structure with the thatched roof, made of Hawaiian fan palm, is a traditionally designed  house (hale). 

We thoroughly enjoyed our self-guided tour here and learned a lot.  Look for more images in coming days.  

Thanks for stopping by!
 
© Melissa Post 2023

Taken on: December 1, 2023

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Camera: Fujifilm X-T2, f/4.0, 1/200 sec, 21.4mm (=32mm), ISO 250 (more info) (hide info)

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