ohia
/oʊˈhiːə/
noun
- 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.
- 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.