Hawaiian Coastal Plant Guide
Beach Naupaka
Learn about beach naupaka, one of Hawaii's most familiar shoreline plants. This hardy coastal shrub is known for its yellow-white half-flowers, salt tolerance and important role in beach landscapes.
Beach Naupaka Overview
Naupaka is Hawaii's most common beach plant. The flowers are yellow-white in color. After the flower forms, it splits along one seam and then fans out, which makes it look like half a flower.
