National Tropical Botanical Garden

Have you ever seen the state flower of #Hawaii? Look for it at our Lawa'i Gardens Visitor Center on #Kauai. In Hawaiian it's called ma'o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei). www.ntbg.org/database/pla...

Botanical illustrator and author Wendy Hollender and this year's cohort of artists have returned to study and practice drawing plants at NTBG headquarters. If you're on #Kauai, mark your calendar for our Florilegium Art Exhibit March 13 -May 2. ntbg.org/events/flori...

We were very pleased to welcome colleagues from Pacific Farmer Organisations and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD) in Kiribati to our Regenerative Organic Breadfruit Agroforest demonstration on #Kauai to discuss #breadfruit in the Pacific.

Year of the Kupu - National Tropical Botanical Garden We are looking to planting oli, Hawaiian chants that ask for growth. 2026 is the year of the kupu, celebrated in this artwork by Tressa Hoppe.

🌱 As we continue our 5-year journey of looking to planting oli (chants) for inspiration, 2026 brings us to the Year of the Kupu (sprout)—a phase of emergence and new growth. Read more here: ntbg.org/stories/year...

Connecting the world’s botanic gardens could help save thousands of plants Botanic gardens hold a third of Earth’s plant species, but broken data systems are slowing conservation when climate risks are rising.

An interesting article about how increased collaboration between the world's botanical gardens could have a positive effect on plant conservation. We are glad our staff was able to contribute to the original research. Learn more: www.earth.com/news/connect...

Plant Wins of 2025 - National Tropical Botanical Garden By Jon Letman Thanks to our community of staff, supporters, and partners, 2025 was a […]

2025 wasn't only a year of challenges, it was also a year of success and progress. Here are 8 examples of encouraging Plant Wins made possible with your support. Thank you for helping us throughout the year. Happy Holidays and Healthy Plants to all! ntbg.org/stories/plan...

#Hawaii has 15 species of Lysimachia, 13 of which are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands with the island of Kauai having the greatest diversity of Lysimachia -- nine species (seven found only on Kauai). Learn more about this new discovery here: phytokeys.pensoft.net/article/1697...

The species name, barcae, honors the discoverer, Nicolai Barca, a field coordinator with TNC @nature.org of Hawaii, for his work protecting Kauai's forests.

Lysimachia barcae (Primulaceae), a new endemic shrub from Wainiha, Kaua‘i, Hawaiian Islands A new endemic species of Lysimachia from Kaua‘i, Hawaiian Islands, is described and illustrated with notes on its distribution, ecology, conservation status and phylogenetic relationships. A modificat...

NTBG scientists and partners have published a description of Lysimachia barcae, a newly discovered shrub in the primrose family known only from the wet forests of #Kauai. This Critically Endangered species illustrates the importance of collaborative conservation fieldwork.

Dr. Diane Ragone, director emerita of the Breadfruit Institute, has been named 2024 recipient of the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration. This medal is presented in recognition of decades of exceptional contributions to science, exploration, research and conservation ntbg.org/stories/qa-w...

Few people have done more for advancing the cause of conservation of the natural world and protecting our environment than #JaneGoodall. Her long life and years of devotion to nature have benefited us all. Thank you, Jane💜

Don't miss this deep dive into the challenges of growing food and maintaining traditional crops like #breadfruit in the Marshall Islands. *features insights from our Breadfruit Institute's director emeritus Dr. Diane Ragone. www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/can-... via Honolulu Civil Beat

Banking on Pollen When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.

Banking on Pollen

When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.

by @toughcitywriter.bsky.social

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Grove’s Hidden Eden: The Kampong Opens Its Gates - Coconut Grove Spotlight Once the private paradise of famed botanist David Fairchild, The Kampong is shedding its air of mystery — inviting visitors to explore historic gardens, rare plants, art installations, and a century o...

For those of you in #Miami or south #Florida, an oasis of calm and tropical plant beauty is just minutes away. Read about our garden in Coconut Grove -- The Kampong. coconutgrovespotlight.com/2025/08/28/g...

NTBG takes drone conservation to Madeira Island - National Tropical Botanical Garden Photography by Ben Nyberg In July 2025, NTBG’s GIS and drone program coordinator, Dr. Ben […]

We're taking our knowledge of robotic and drone aided plant conservation to the extreme cliff habitats of Madeira Island in the waters off the coast of Morocco. Read more about our work here: ntbg.org/stories/ntbg...

Kaua‘i place-based science internship fosters community collaboration, future leaders | Kauai Now Nine high school and college students spent the past 5 weeks in Hāʻena, performing community service work with Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Gardens and Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana during the mont...

It's always nice to have local reporters covering our collaborative work! Mahalo

#Kauai place-based #science internship fosters community collaboration, future leaders kauainownews.com/2025/08/18/k...

Blue is the Lifeblood of a new Kampong Exhibition - National Tropical Botanical Garden By Jon Letman The beauty of blue is the lifeblood that flows through a new […]

If you are in #Miami, be sure to visit our garden The Kampong in Coconut Grove for a wonderful art exhibit drawing on nature and the many shades of blue. Learn more here: ntbg.org/stories/blue...

YouTube video by Hawaii News Now Meet ‘Pua Pilo,’ the corpse flower about to raise a stink on Kauai

ICYMI: Rare corpse flower making a stink on #Kauai youtu.be/DexLCYJtUHg?...

Thanks to the MBZ Fund for supporting our work. With committed partners, we were able to combine new technology, experience, and passion for plant conservation to collect the Critically Endangered Lysimachia iniki in extreme cliff habitat on Kauai. Learn more here: ntbg.org/news/drone-t...

The wait is over! Pua Pilo, our beloved corpse flower at NTBG, reached peak bloom last night. This fleeting moment highlights the wonder of tropical plant life and the exceptional biodiversity we cherish. Another reason to celebrate plants!

We're hiring! 🌱for positions in #Hawaii and #Florida. Interested in joining the NTBG team? Browse job opportunities at ntbg.org/about/jobs/ #Miami #Kauai

Hand in Hand with Breadfruit - National Tropical Botanical Garden By Jon Letman After NTBG completed its first Pacific breadfruit expedition to Kiribati, Samoa, and […]

In the mood for an uplifting story? Read about the journey our breadfruit collection manager Kaitu made in his quest to learn how to grow and care for breadfruit in islands across the Pacific, from #Fiji and #Samoa to #Vanuatu and #Maui. ntbg.org/stories/hand... #Hawaii

Kahanu Garden Director recognized as Maui County MVP during Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month | Maui Now Since becoming director in 2015, Opgenorth and his team have built a new visitor and education center that welcomes over 7,000 guests, education groups, and volunteers each year. He's expanded efforts...

ICYMI: NTBG's Kahanu Garden Director recognized as #Maui County MVP during #Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month mauinow.com/2025/06/24/k...

It's great to see MBZ Species #Conservation Fund feature our drone program collecting Critically Endangered species from extreme cliff habitat in #Hawaii. Read how we and our partners are using the Mamba sampling arm to extend our reach like never before. www.speciesconservation.org/blog/redisco...

Congratulations to Kahanu Garden director Dr. Mike Opgenorth on being recognized during #Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month for work he and his team do to restore native plants, fight invasive and harmful plants, protect biodiversity, ag, and cultural heritage.
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On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, take a few minutes to appreciate the central, irreplaceable role of plants in all the environments you love. If we all commit to strengthening our relationship with the plants and places that sustain us, our world will be a better place.

Oli Hoʻoulu - National Tropical Botanical Garden Over the next five years, NTBG will look to oli hoʻoulu, planting chants, as we deepen our commitment to biocultural conservation.

We believe relationships between people, plants, and places are central to meaningful conservation. Through the lens of traditional #Hawaiian oli (chants), we recognize and celebrate cycles of growth: seed, sprout, leaf, branch, and flower. Watch one planting oli that inspires us: ntbg.org/oli/

Have you heard of CRB (coconut rhinoceros beetle)? It's an invasive pest that is devastating coconut palms and other plants including loulu (Pritchardia spp.), the only native #Hawaiian palm. Read about how we are protecting loulu and why your Garden membership helps: ntbg.org/stories/prot...

We are thrilled that Dr. @dustinwolkis.bsky.social, NTBG's scientific curator for seed conservation, has been selected as the Center for Plant Consesrvation's 2025 Star Award recipient. Learn more here:
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#Glutenfree folks will appreciate this interview with Dr. Diane Ragone, director emeritus of NTBG's Breadfruit Institute. Here she talks about the delicious ways to enjoy this gluten-free versatile tropical fruit. nongluten.substack.com/p/nongluten-... #breadfruit