meet the hāpuʻu! one of hawaiʻi’s most iconic tree ferns!! slow-growing, towering, and covered in golden pulu, it’s a true kupuna of the forest: ancient, wise, and foundational to native ecosystems. this fern’s been here long before us, and with care, it’ll be here long after. i’m a visitor to hawaiʻi and not of native hawaiian descent. i share this as a curious traveler hoping to better understand the land i walk on. i have deep respect for the land, its people, and the traditions that have car