A Hawaiian fern with delicate fronds that grows on volcanic slopes and is used in traditional Hawaiian lei-making and decoration.
From Hawaiian 'ama'u, a native word for this specific species of fern found in the Hawaiian Islands. The term has been used by Hawaiian people for centuries to identify this important plant in their ecosystem and culture.
The amamau fern is so culturally important to Hawaii that it's featured on the state quarter, and it's one of the few plants that can thrive in the harsh volcanic landscape of Hawaiian lava fields—making it a true survivor of extreme environments.
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