Hawaii designated yellow hibiscus (pua ma‘o hau hele; Hibiscus brackenridgei) as the official state flower in 1988; so few remain in the wild, that it's considered an endangered species.

The Hawaii state flower is the Yellow Hibiscus, the beautiful bright yellow flower with wide petals. Don’t ask me why it isn’t the well-known Red Hibiscus, but it’s the yellow one, maybe it’s more like bright …

In time, many considered the native red or the Chinese red hibiscus as the state flower. In 1988, however, Hawaii's State Legislature resolved the issue by declaring the native yellow Hibiscus or …

The yellow hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower. Most commonly grown as ornamental plants in the Hawaiian Islands are the non-native Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and its numerous hybrids, …

Hibiscus brackenridgei, known in Hawaiian as Ma’o Hau Hele (meaning “the traveling sun” or “the yellow spread”), is the official state flower of Hawaii and one of the most spectacular native flowering plants …

Hawaii established the Yellow Hibiscus as its official state flower in 1988. The state legislature voted to replace the generic red hibiscus with this native species.

Jul 11, 2023 · The Hibiscus, Hawaii’s state flower, serves as a captivating symbol of the islands’ natural beauty and cultural richness. With its vibrant colors, rich history, and diverse varieties, the Hibiscus …

The Hawaiian legislature designated it the official state flower in 1988, replacing the generic red hibiscus that had held the title since 1923. The yellow hibiscus is native to Hawai'i and grows wild on dry, …

Jan 21, 2026 · Hawaii’s official state flower is the yellow hibiscus, scientifically known as Hibiscus brackenridgei. In the Hawaiian language, this native plant is called Maʻo Hau Hele.

Oct 11, 2025 · The yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is Hawaii’s state flower and is found mostly on the Big Island. The solid yellow is rare to find; more often you’ll see a yellow hibiscus with a red …