Pīkake

Scientific Name: 

Jasminum sambac

English name: 

Jasmine

'Ōlelo Noʻeau:  

Princess Ka´iulani loved the peacocks and so she named the flower pikake which means hawaiian peacock because it was her favorite flower and because she loved the sweet fragrance of the flower that would make her garden/waikiki smell with her peacocks.

Description: 

-Symbolism of romance and love

-Favorite of the Royals here in Hawaii

-Fragrance helps with recapturing confidence

Habitat: 

Landscapes and gardens.

Propagation:

Jasmines can be propagated by layering or from cuttings.

Uses:

Perfume, lei´s, and home made tea

Video:

Mapu 'ia ke 'ala o ka pikake

I ka o aheahe a ka makani