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ʻōhiʻa ʻai

/ ʻō.hiʻa ʻai / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., The mountain apple (Eugenia malaccensis 🌐), a forest tree to 15 meters high, found on many islands of the Pacific. It belongs to the myrtle family, has large oval leaves, tufted flowers growing from trunk and branches, and cerise, apple-like fruits. Formerly Hawaiians prepared the fruit, splitting and drying it in the sun. Literally, edible ʻōhia.

  • Examples:
    • ʻŌhiʻa noho i ka malu, ʻōhiʻa staying in the shade [of flawless beauty; this tree grows in forests].
  • References:
    • Neal 636.

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ʻōhiʻa ʻai

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Mountain apple (Eugenia malaccensis), a forest tree up to 50 feet in height, belonging to the myrtle family. Grows in shady valleys. A thin, deep crimson skin covers a crisp, pure white pulp that has a slightly sweet taste. The fruit is eaten both raw and pickled. (NEAL 636.)

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