东精影业 Hilo professor awarded $1.3M grant for flowering plants research in Hawai?i
Matthew Knope, lead principal investigator, is working to uncover the genetic changes responsible for rapid evolutionary diversification in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
$4.6M project turns to non-invasive plants in fight against wildfires
The project aims to mitigate wildfire risks and restore ecosystems through increased seed supply of native (and non-invasive non-native) plant materials.
Hawaiian plant conservation research earns student national recognition
Gracianne Young is one of three recipients nationwide in 2024 and will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Sen. Hirono kicks off National Native Plant Month at Lyon Arboretum
Sen. Mazie Hirono toured Lyon’s Hawaiian Rare Plant Program Greenhouse to see and plant Hawaiian endangered plants.
Arboretum gets creative in trying to save Hawai?i’s endangered plants
Raedelle Van Fossen was selected to participate in a peer learning group with the U.S. Botanic Garden's Plants and Climate Change Education program.
New plant species unique to West Maui discovered by 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补 expert
The patch of this rare plant is currently the only known population, numbering less than 80 adults and 20 seedlings in an area about the size of 10 football fields.
Program saving endangered Hawai?i plants earns national award
The award was presented in Washington, D.C. by a group of approximately 30 local, regional and national conservation organizations.
Lyon Arboretum Hawai?i rare plant expert retires after 35 years of service
Nellie Sugii managed the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program for 25 years and most recently served as Lyon’s interim director for the past two years.
New viruses infecting hibiscus plants on O?ahu
Infected hibiscus plants show mosaic, ringspot and chlorotic spots on their leaves.
Students design, plant tree canopy for Kaimukī Library community
Library patrons were greeted by a plethora of trees until about a decade ago when they were removed due to disease.