From arid coastal plains to chilly cloudforests, Hawai‘i is home to an astonishing range of flora. Many of our plant species, like the regal koa and hardy silversword, can be found nowhere else in the world! Knowing how to identify these plants, and learning about their historical uses and associated legends, will greatly enrich your hiking experience. In A Hiker's Guide to Trailside Plants, John B. Hall introduces you many of the plants both native and nonnative that you are likely to encounter on Hawaii's trails.

Author: John B. Hall