Hawaii Flowers and Plants: Ala'ala-wai-nui

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Name: Ala'ala-wai-nui ( Peperomia spp, ) Ala'ala-wai-nui
Origin Aghganistan to SE Asia
Did you know? Newborns were fed the slimy sap to ensure proper digestion. This plant was also used to make a grayish dye for Kapa.