The islands of French Polynesia are covered in lush vegetation, much of which is not native. The first Polynesians brought with them plants from their native lands, and the Europeans brought with them even more non-native plants. Today, most of the flowing plants in Moorea and the neighboring islands are non-native.
Coral Hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus)
SOURCE: Coral Hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus)Â (Moorea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 05 April 2016.
Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior)
SOURCE: Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior)Â (Moorea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 05 April 2016.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
SOURCE: Pineapple (Ananas comosus)Â (Moorea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 05 April 2016.
Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)
SOURCE: Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)Â (Moorea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 05 April 2016.
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