maoli pine under threat

Maoli pine - hala - in Hawaii is under threat from a scale insect. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News: "The hala, also known as a screw pine, is known for its leaves, or lauhala, which are woven into mats, hats, thatching, fans and baskets. Old Hawaiians also used the lauhala for roof linings."

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