The Word of the Day is "Pua Kūku'i" - The Flower of Moloka'i

Moloka'i (pronounced Mow-low-ka-ee) is represented by its pua kūkui (pronounced poo-wa koo-koo-ee) or the flowers of the candlenut tree. The forests are thickly laden with GREEN candlenut. The fruit is considered poisonous, but when the meat of the nut is prepared properly, it can be eaten. The oil that’s extracted from the nut was burnt to produce light. That's where it got its name….Candlenut. Clever, huh?

A hui hou,

Haunani