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by James Temple
$53.00
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Our weekender tote bags are chic and perfect for a day out on the town, a staycation, or a weekend getaway. The tote is crafted with soft, spun poly-poplin fabric and features double-stitched seams for added durability. The 1" thick cotton handles are perfect for carrying the bag by hand or over your shoulder. This is a must-have for the summer.
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Wiliwili means repeatedly twisted in the Hawaiian language and refers to the seedpods, which twist open, to reveal the seeds. The health--and perhaps... more
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Wiliwili means "repeatedly twisted" in the Hawaiian language and refers to the seedpods, which twist open, to reveal the seeds. The health--and perhaps even the existence--of the wiliwili tree on Moloka'i is threatened by the Erythrina gall wasp, which has all but wiped out this beautiful tree. This is one of the last photographs taken of this flower on Moloka'i.
I've lived in Hawaii since 2002, 1200 feet above sea level, on the small rural island of Moloka'i. It is very quiet here, with only about 7,400 residents. I appreciate the quiet life after spending 35 years as a commercial illustrator, senior art director and design director for major advertising agencies and design studios in Chicago, San Francisco and Palo Alto California. I've always loved cooking. In 2002 that love led me to a degree in the Culinary Arts just before moving to Hawaii. Since then I designed and built a house, worked in local restaurants, self-published three cookbooks, and took up photography as a hobby. Now retired, I spend most of my time developing recipes and photographing them, plus researching and writing...
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Marcia Colelli
Gorgeous plant with beautiful shape and color. L
James Temple replied:
Thanks Marcia, I miss this exotic tree, which no longer exists in Hawaii thanks to the gall wasp.
Alana Thrower
So sad to lose such beauty! Hope this beautiful tree species has managed to survive! l/f/t/p/fb
James Temple replied:
This was such an unusual tree Alana, hopefully someone saved some seeds.
A Hillman
Wow...so sad, but gorgeous! l/f
James Temple replied:
Thank you!
Denise Clark
So beautiful James...gutted to read about the gall wasp. I take it that the wasp is introduced....wish something could be done...any research into its natural predators? Beautiful image f/l
James Temple replied:
Denise, this image was posted 7 years ago, since then, unfortunately all of Molokai's Wiliwili trees died. Perhaps they still exist on other Hawaiian islands? Thanks for your comment!
Marcia Colelli
Very beautiful. I have never seen this flower before. L
James Temple replied:
Thanks Marcia!
Karon Melillo DeVega
amazing beauty!! so lovely +vote
Mo T
Makalapua!