#agriculture
Found 9 words matching this tag.
ʻulu
(OO-loo)
Breadfruit; a large, starchy fruit native to the Pacific islands, traditionally a staple crop in Hawaii and often prepared like potatoes.
taro tops
(TAH-roh-tops)
The leafy green tops of the taro plant (lūʻau leaves), used in local cooking for dishes like laulau and squid lūʻau; also refers to the huli, the top part of the corm used for replanting.
taro
(TAH-roh)
A tropical plant cultivated primarily for its edible corms, which are a traditional staple food in Hawaii used to make poi, as well as for its large, elephant ear-shaped leaves used in cooking.
lychee
(LIE-chee)
The sweet, rough-skinned red fruit or the tree it grows on, highly prized in Hawaii during its summer harvest season.
loʻi
(LOH-ee)
An irrigated terrace or patch, most commonly used for cultivating taro (kalo), but historically also used for rice.
lilikoi
(LEE-lee-koy)
Passion fruit; a tropical fruit with a tough outer rind and sweet-tart, seed-filled center, widely used in Hawaiian juices, syrups, and desserts.
keitora
(kay-TOH-rah)
A Japanese mini truck (Kei truck), highly popular in Hawaii for farming, landscaping, and local transportation due to its small size, utility, and efficiency.
kalo
(KAH-loh)
Taro; a starchy root vegetable that is a staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet and the primary ingredient in poi.
apple banana
(AP-pul bah-NAH-nah)
A small, stout, and exceptionally sweet variety of banana commonly grown in Hawaii, known for its slight apple-like tang and firm texture.