The Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is known in Hawaii as pikake. This lovely plant produces a fragrant white lei flower and makes a wonderful addition to a Hawaiian garden. Though likely native ...

They originate from Central America and have thrived on the Hawaiian islands since 1860. It’s a common misconception that flowers like these used in iconic leis are native, says Oʻahu-based lei ...

The white color of jasmine represents the purity of a mother’s love. In Hawaii, the flower commonly associated with jasmine is the Pikake, a type of jasmine (Jasminum sambac) highly valued for ...

Hawaii has a special magic. The scent of flowers perfumes the air and sets ... Some of them such as plumeria, night blooming jasmine, fragrant dracaena, gardenia and mock orange are equipped ...

Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

Flowers are pinched from the vines in early morning for Hawaiian lei-making. Use a paper bag for holding. Avoid exposure to car exhaust, smoke, ripening fruits and wilting flowers. Clean with a ...