This is the well known 'awapuhi (the w is pronounced like v) flower, also know as the shampoo ginger. It really became a household name after famous hairstylist Paul Mitchell used it in his hair products line. The mature flower head is used for it fragrance, the slimy juices for shampoo and to quench thirst and the leaves to flavor meats or for medicinal purpose. It's a very versatile plant and pleasant to see! It also happens to be all over the place on the islands.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
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