@oceanicpreservationsociety

Happy #EndangeredSpeciesDay! When most people think of endangered species, we’ve found that they tend to think of rhinos, tigers, wolves, birds and other animals. However, let’s not forget that plants can become endangered species, too. And Hawai’i, also known as the extinction capitol of the world, has more endangered plants than any state in the USA. We met up with the team at @hui_ku_maoli_ola, the largest native Hawaiian plant nursery in the world, to chat about the work they’re doing to conserve Hawai’i’s endangered plant species and how native plants have an irreplaceable ecological role that aids other endangered wildlife. Stay tuned for more about the unique and endangered plants of Hawai’i and the importance of utilizing native plant species in your neighborhood.