National Tropical Botanical Garden
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The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. Visit NTBG's five gardens on Kauai, Maui, and in Miami, Florida. https://ntbg.org/
#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...
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#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.
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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.
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...
October 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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💜
October 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
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...
July 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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!
July 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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
June 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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
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...
June 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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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June 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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.
mauinow.com/2025/05/29/m...
mauinow.com/2025/05/29/m...
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.
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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.
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...
May 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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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May 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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:
saveplants.org/about-us/cpc...
saveplants.org/about-us/cpc...
#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
April 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#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
Here’s a closer look at 19th century botanist William Hillebrand's book of pressed #Hawaiian ferns described above. #WorldBookDay2025
April 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Here’s a closer look at 19th century botanist William Hillebrand's book of pressed #Hawaiian ferns described above. #WorldBookDay2025
On this #WorldBookDay, Dr. Susan Fawcett shows off a historical book of pressed ferns from our rare book collection. Common, rare, old, or new, we value books for the knowledge they hold, the stories they tell, and their unique ability to transcend time and place. What books are important to you?
April 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On this #WorldBookDay, Dr. Susan Fawcett shows off a historical book of pressed ferns from our rare book collection. Common, rare, old, or new, we value books for the knowledge they hold, the stories they tell, and their unique ability to transcend time and place. What books are important to you?
There's no better way to celebrate #EarthDay2025 than by connecting with plants and growing, harvesting, and enjoying food you have grown yourself. Read more about how we are fostering relationships with plants and our planet: ntbg.org/stories/grow...
April 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
There's no better way to celebrate #EarthDay2025 than by connecting with plants and growing, harvesting, and enjoying food you have grown yourself. Read more about how we are fostering relationships with plants and our planet: ntbg.org/stories/grow...
If you'll be on #Kauai Sat. May 3rd, join us for an ʻUlu Agroforestry Workshop hosted by our Breadfruit Institute in partnership with the #Hawaii 'Ulu Cooperative in Kalaheo. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/kauai-ulu
April 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you'll be on #Kauai Sat. May 3rd, join us for an ʻUlu Agroforestry Workshop hosted by our Breadfruit Institute in partnership with the #Hawaii 'Ulu Cooperative in Kalaheo. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/kauai-ulu
Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by #Hawaii's @hirono.senate.gov, designating April 2025 as National Native Plant Month to recognize the importance of native plants to environmental conservation and restoration, and in supporting a diversity of wildlife. kauainownews.com/2025/04/07/s...
April 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by #Hawaii's @hirono.senate.gov, designating April 2025 as National Native Plant Month to recognize the importance of native plants to environmental conservation and restoration, and in supporting a diversity of wildlife. kauainownews.com/2025/04/07/s...
We're part of a hui (group) working to restore one of the world's rarest coastal plants, a species our botanists discovered on a small rocky outcropping off Kaho'olawe in 1992, called Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa. Learn about our inspiring collaborative conservation efforts: www.kapalupaluokanaloa.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We're part of a hui (group) working to restore one of the world's rarest coastal plants, a species our botanists discovered on a small rocky outcropping off Kaho'olawe in 1992, called Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa. Learn about our inspiring collaborative conservation efforts: www.kapalupaluokanaloa.org
From the seed bank to the fern lab, in the garden, the board room, and in the field, women are leading our efforts to enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
February 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
From the seed bank to the fern lab, in the garden, the board room, and in the field, women are leading our efforts to enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
Hosting Makahiki at Kahanu Garden on #Maui is our most important community event, connecting people and culture to place. Ua kōkua a kākoʻo maila nā limahana o Ala Kukui, Kahanu Gardens...Read the full story in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (and English): kawaiola.news/moomeheu/ka-... #Hawaiian
February 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hosting Makahiki at Kahanu Garden on #Maui is our most important community event, connecting people and culture to place. Ua kōkua a kākoʻo maila nā limahana o Ala Kukui, Kahanu Gardens...Read the full story in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (and English): kawaiola.news/moomeheu/ka-... #Hawaiian
We are now accepting applications for our Environmental Journalism Program offered May 11-17 on Kauai (Hawaii). Ideal for journalists covering science, environment, climate, etc who want to improve their understanding of the vital role of plants. Apply at: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-en...
February 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We are now accepting applications for our Environmental Journalism Program offered May 11-17 on Kauai (Hawaii). Ideal for journalists covering science, environment, climate, etc who want to improve their understanding of the vital role of plants. Apply at: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-en...
This is our Breadfruit Institute team. They bring botanical, cultural, and horticultural knowledge and expertise from Hawaii, Fiji, Brazil, and beyond to help preserve and advocate for the use of this incredible crop. Listen to a recent HPR interview here: www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversa...
January 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This is our Breadfruit Institute team. They bring botanical, cultural, and horticultural knowledge and expertise from Hawaii, Fiji, Brazil, and beyond to help preserve and advocate for the use of this incredible crop. Listen to a recent HPR interview here: www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversa...
As we conclude our 60th anniversary year, we offer our twelfth and final #Hawaiian lei for 2024, an exquisite pāpale (hat) lei woven by Hauʻoli Wichman with hala leaves, a practice deeply rooted in relationships with plants, people, and places. Learn more: ntbg.org/stories/a-le...
December 19, 2024 at 6:40 PM
As we conclude our 60th anniversary year, we offer our twelfth and final #Hawaiian lei for 2024, an exquisite pāpale (hat) lei woven by Hauʻoli Wichman with hala leaves, a practice deeply rooted in relationships with plants, people, and places. Learn more: ntbg.org/stories/a-le...