#mesquite
Hawaiian Moment — some frequently mispronounced words in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
June 20, 2025 · 10:15 PM UTC
Kiawe – Lilikoʻi – Haʻikū Kiawe – (often times pronounced as Keawe) – Is a species of mesquite tree. It is a thorny tree, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. While threatened in its native habitat, it is considered an invasive species in many other places. The kiawe is a spreading bush or moderately sized […]