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Koa tree

Acacia koa

Photo by ShaneDamitio
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Description:

Acacia koa is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is the second most common tree.The highest populations are on Hawaiʻi, Maui and Oʻahu. Its name in the Hawaiian language, koa, also means brave, bold, fearless, or warrior

Habitat:

Hawaiian islands

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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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