noun
- Plural of ohia; tropical Hawaiian trees of the myrtle family, known for their red flowers and hard wood.
Usage: chiefly Hawaiian; often used in botanical and ecological contexts
Examples
- The native ohias grow abundantly in the volcanic regions of Hawaii.
- Ohias are important to Hawaiian ecosystems and cultural traditions.
- The bright red flowers of the ohias attract native birds.
- Foresters work to protect ohias from invasive species.
- Traditional Hawaiian crafts often use wood from ohias.