The Diversity of ‘Ōhi’a

Focused on the development and diversity of ‘Ōhi’a lehua in Hawai’i, your students will begin by observing the shapes and functions of ‘Ōhi’a lehua on their school campus. They will learn about the life cycles of these culturally and biologically important trees, and develop evidence that parents look similar to their offspring. Students will then explore the different varieties of Ohia across Hawai’i and discover how differences in water and soil affect how plants grow.