HONOLULU (AP) — Dear Tourist: The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren’t grown in the Aloha State. The vast majority of those odorless orchids ...
Hawaiian lei are often made with Thai orchids. Now, lawmakers are pushing for a restriction on imported flowers – which could ...
Hawaii's lei industry faces competition from imported flowers, prompting lawmakers to advocate for local sourcing. Cultural significance and economic implications of pricing are at stake.
Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii. But the purple orchid lei that adorn the necks of tourists often aren't made in the Aloha State. Instead, they are imported from Thailand. Some ...
The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren't grown in Hawai'i.
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