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Mangroves
Mangroves are very important in our ecosystem. Their roots are habitats of almost all species of fish and crustaceans. Oysters, barnacles and algae all make mangroves their home. Shrimps and lobsters also stay in the muddy bottoms of the mangrove forests. Mangroves have adapted to their harsh environment like low oxygen, salt intake and water…
Lichens
I was walking towards the bus stop when I came across a tree full of lichens. It attracted my attention because of the yellow color. I usually see lichens that are grayish or white like most fungus are. I learned that lichens are not parasites. They do not consumed the plants or tree that they…
Blueberries
Went to Waikele a couple of weeks ago and I came across the blueberry plants being sold at the nursery at Lowe’s. I never imagined growing blueberries here in Oahu but according to the saleslady, it is being grown in Waimanalo. So I just have to have one plant at least. Blueberries have anti-oxidants and…
Makapuu Lighthouse
I have to say I like lighthouses. I collect pictures and figurines of lighthouses all over. I even made a painting of the Diamond Head lighthouse. This picture was taken sometime ago from the Makapuu beach side when we went sightseeing which started from the Hanauma Bay through Bellows AFB. The Makapuu lighthouse reminds me…
Pineapple/Pinya
Did you know that pineapples came from the family of bromeliads? No wonder the plant looks just like bromeliad except for the showy fruit we know as pineapple. It is called pineapple because it resembles pine cone. It was introduced by the Spaniards to the New World and now it is widely cultivated around the…