#cordyline fruticosa

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Red Sisters

Cordyline Fruticosa

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n525_w1150 by Biodiversity Heritage Library Via Flickr: Icones plantarum rariorum Vindobonae :C.F. Wappler ;1781-1793. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/271258

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GOD THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. hrm... cassandra is Up there, katalina too...

definitively. #1 Katalina, #2 fruticosa, #3 Paix, #4 Halliana, #5 Cassandra

WHEHEHEHEEHEHEHE- PAIX?????? PAIX BOALS THE FLESH MONSTER????

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Photos from the UW Greenhouse! They're open every Thursday (10am-4pm) or 2nd and 4th Saturday (10am-2pm). A friend wanted to show it to me when I moved here but it had just started construction and it just reopened this year! I got today off and decided to use it to see it for the first time.

Eulophia petersii, a desert-living orchid.

Welwitschia mirabilis, a desert conifer that keeps the same continually growing leaves for its long life.

Dioscorea elephantipes, which is the largest species of yam I'm currently aware of.

Some Pinguicula in flower.

Sinningia leuchotricha! I didn't realize these could get so big! These are cool members of the African violet family which have the softest, fuzziest leaves.

A huge Nepenthes pitcher.

Cordyline fruticosa

Lecanopteris deparioides, a fern with a weird blobby base! Apparently it houses ants to protect itself.

Hibiscus schizopetalus, the weirdest Hibiscus I have ever seen.

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[astonishinglegends]

Ep 284: Nightmarchers of Hawaii

"My family and I might be safe from the Night Marchers because our ancestor was the Kauai ali’i and Kamehameha’s adviser, Chief Kai’iana. Ka’iana died at the Battle of Nu’uanu and may walk with the procession."  -- Tonight's guest, Kamuela Kaneshiro

Description:

Those who have visited Hawaii have experienced its natural beauty, soothing lifestyle, and the charm and friendliness of the inhabitants. However, only a select few may have encountered what the locals know and revere – the supernatural entities and legends that are still active and enduring. Some, like seeing "Madame Pele," can invigorate awe and wonder, while others can be terrifying. One of the latter and seemingly more prevalent is encountering the Night Marchers. They usually appear as a column of warriors floating above the ground along a predetermined path, weapons or torches in hand. Many report only hearing their presence in the form of unexplainable beating drums or the ghostly blowing of a conch shell. And just seeing them, it's said, ensures a disappearance or violent death to the witness if the proper respect isn't paid in their presence. But what is their origin story, and what do they want? Are they soldiers defeated by King Kamehameha I advancing towards a counterattack or seeking revenge? Or are they keepers and enforcers of ancient Hawaiian cultural laws and mores? To help us explore these questions and relay some of his personal experiences, tonight's guest is Kamuela "Kamu" Kaneshiro. As a native Hawaiian, content creator, and podcaster for 20 years, Kamu has extensive knowledge of the lore and heritage of his homeland. His royal lineage might even protect him from these fearsome spectral guardians. Join us for a fascinating discussion as we warily watch for the Night Marchers of Hawaii.

Reference Links:

Kamuela Kaneshiro’s website, legendsfromthepacific.com

Kamuela’s episode, “Episode 12 – Hawaii’s Deadly Royal Procession - The Night Marchers”

Kamuela’s “Episode 11 – Hawaii’s Ultimate Warrior - King Kamehameha the Great”

Kamuela’s “Episode 1 – Pele - Hawaii’s Goddess of Fire”

A free bonus episode gift from Kamuela – “Hawaii’s Faceless Ghost – Mujina”

Kamuela’s newsletter sign-up and free gift

Kamu’s old neighborhood

The “Chicken Skin” show’s episode on the Nightmarchers, from Noʻeau Woo-O'Brien’s YouTube channel

Wikipedia entry on Hawaii

Nightmarchers on Wikipedia

“ Mana” – the supernatural force in Oceanian cultures

“Pō Kāne: When Spirits Haunt the Night” from the Ho‘okahua Hawaiian Cultural Vibrancy Group

Kamehameha I

Kaʻiana

Battle of Nuʻuanu

“Nu‘uanu Pali Road – 1897: Crossing the Ko‘olau Range” from the Historic Hawai’i Foundation

Kapu in Hawaiian culture

Hawaiian religion

Aliʻi – ancient Hawaiian hereditary nobility

List of Hawaiian monarchs

“A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE RULERS OF HAWAII” by Jane Smith, from the Hawaii Star

“When Hawaii’s Monarchy Was Overthrown, With Rogue US Support” on History.com

Simon Metcalfe

American sailing vessel, the Fair American

“Madame Pele”

Nāmaka, older sister of Pele

The Wild Hunt

Harry Dresden

PUʻUHONUA O HŌNAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK from LoveBigIsland.com

Mujina – The Faceless Woman from AmericanGhostStories.com

Glen Grant, Hawaiian historian

The Ti plant – Cordyline fruticosa

“ Maui Plant of the Month: Monkeypod” – from MauiWebCameras.com

Location:

Oʻahu, Hawaii, site of the Battle of Nuʻuanu, where King Kamehameha I’s army forced over 700 opposing warriors off a cliff.

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Episode 284: Nightmarchers of Hawaii. Produced by Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess. Audio Editing by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound. Music and Sound Design by Allen Carrescia. Tess Pfeifle, Producer and Lead Researcher. Ed Voccola, Technical Producer. Research Support from The Astonishing Research Corps, or "A.R.C." for short. Copyright 2024 Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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kī / ti: Cordyline fruticosa, a native shrub used for thatching, food wrappers, hula skirts, sandals; alcohol is distilled from the roots

It was planted around one's hale or house to ward off evil spirits. It was plentiful because it would be used in cooking and aesthetically for serving food or beautifying a display of any kind. Soaked in cool water and applied to the forehead would immediately chase away a head ache. If worn around you neck it would immediately cool the entire body. To give a ti leaf lei is a sign of great respect. It is often worn at graduations, weddings and other ceremonial events. It can also be a sign of something lasting.

In ancient Hawaiʻi the plant was thought to have great spiritual power; only kahuna (shamans) and aliʻi (chiefs) were able to wear leaves around their necks during certain ritual activities. Ti was sacred to the god of fertility and agriculture Lono, and the goddess of the forest and the hula dance, Laka. Ti leaves were also used to make lei, and to outline borders between properties it was also planted at the corners of the home to keep evil spirits away. To this day some Hawaiians plant tī near their houses to bring good luck. The leaves are also used for lava sledding. A number of leaves are lashed together and people ride down hills on them. The leaves were also used to make items of clothing including skirts worn in dance performances. The Hawaiian hula skirt is a dense skirt with an opaque layer of at least fifty green leaves and the bottom (top of the leaves) shaved flat.

In Hawaii, the roots mixed with water and fermented are also distilled into an alcoholic beverage known as ʻŌkolehao. It's forerunner was a fermented ti root beverage or beer. When distillation techniques were introduced by English seamen in 1790, it was distilled into a highly alcoholic spirit.

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Cordyline fruticosa ‘rumba’ plant is an attractive household plant with dark foliage. This plant is categorized under crotons, air purifier & outdoor plants.

 COMMON NAME: Cordyline varieties

 SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cordyline fruticosa ‘rumba’

 FAMILY: Asparagaceae

 SOIL: Prefers to grow in well-drained wide range of soil

 ORIGIN: South East Asia

 PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches

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Cordyline Hot Pepper Plant

Cordyline Hot Pepper Plant, also known as Cordyline fruticosa ‘Hot Pepper,’ is a popular ornamental plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. The plant is named for its attractive and vibrant red foliage, which resembles the fiery color of hot peppers. Botanical Name: Cordyline fruticosa ‘Hot Pepper’ USDA Zones: 9-11 One of the most amazing Cordyline Hot Pepper Plant Landscaping Uses is…

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The Cordyline fruticosa ‘Celestial queen’ plant is a beautiful houseplant with colorful leaf foliage. This plant is categorized under the crotons, foliage & ornamental plants.

COMMON NAME: Ti-plants

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cordyline fruticosa ‘Celestial Queen’

FAMILY: Asparagaceae

SOIL: Well-drained fertile soil

ORIGIN:  Tropical South East Asia

PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches.

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