ohia

/oʊˈhiːə/
noun
  1. A type of tree native to Hawaii, known for its bright red flowers and ability to grow in lava fields.
    • Hikers often admire the red blossoms of the ohia along the trail.
    • Conservationists work to protect ohia forests from a deadly fungal disease.
    • The ohia tree is one of the first plants to grow on new lava flows in Hawaii.
  2. The wood of the ohia tree, which is hard and used for flooring, furniture, and traditional Hawaiian carvings.
    • The artisan carved a beautiful bowl from ohia wood.
    • They chose ohia for the table because it is strong and local.
    • Ohia flooring is prized for its durability and rich grain.
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