Wiliwili  

(erythrina sandwicensis)  

DESCRIPTION

        Wiliwili is a tree that ranges in height 15-30 ft tall.the trunks are short thick twisted and have some thorns the leafes on this tree fall in the summer. This is a deciduos tree because the leaves fall off.the bright red orwhite flowers stay in clusters.seeds form in twisted bean type pods

 

DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY

        It grows near shore in dry leeward forests and grassy slopes.

 

CULTURAL USES

        This wood was good for making canoes and surfboardas.