Plants as Habitat: Food Plants

Native plants such as grasses, sedges, leafy herbs, fruiting shrubs and trees that provide a
variety of food for nēnē and other native birds to ensure a healthy diet. (Hawaiian and Scientific names)

Naio

Origin: Endemic Conservation Status: At Risk A small to medium size tree found from sea level to 7,000+ feet. Flowers…

‘Ōhelo

Origin: Endemic Conservation Status: No Status Hawaii’s own cranberry species provides a common food for birds and makes a great…

Pili Grass

Origin: Endemic Conservation Status: No Status A bunch-grass on Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island commonly used as thatching…

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