Endangered Beauty: Koʻoloaʻula Macro Bloom

A striking macro of Abutilon menziesii, the endangered Hawaiian hibiscus known as Koʻoloaʻula. This close-up reveals the intricate details of the plant’s reproductive structures, surrounded by its deep crimson petals. Native to the dry forests and shrublands of the Hawaiian Islands, Koʻoloaʻula now survives in only a few wild populations. Conservation through propagation and outplanting is crucial to its recovery.