Lauaʻe
Description: This is a fern with curvy edges and a smooth dark green surface.
ʻōlelo mua (Introduction):
Inoa(Name):
- Scientific – Phymatosorus grossus
- Hawaiian – Laua’e
- English – Maile –scented fern
ʻOhana: Part of Polypodiaceae family
Kūlana olakino(Status): Post Contact naturalized
Lāʻau lapaʻau(Medicinal Use): None
Ways it was Used:
- Used for hula altars and as hula adornment.
Kino lau(Many Forms taken by Supernatural body): None