This morning was I walking on the beach and under a Hala Tree was the yellow phalanges (fruit parts or "keys"). As soon as I saw them I thought the those who were killed on 9-11. I gathered a few up and lined them up for a photo. I remember stories about the hala lei, made from the keys, it can be connected to death, and eternal good-bye or good luck depending on other factors. For this photo it is the eternal good-bye. Aloha
Hawaiian Name: hala, pu hala, lauhalaVernacular Name: Screw pine
Family: Pandanaceae Species: Pandanus tectorius