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Types of Hawaiian Leis

A guide to the different types of Hawiian leis.

Types of Leis
  • Awapuhi Lei (Ginger)
  • Hala Lei (hala tree fruit, often with laua'e fern)
  • Kupaloke Lie (pink carnations and white tuberose)
  • Kupaloke Lei (red carnations with white tuberose)
  • White Tuberose Lei
  • Pua Kenikeni Lei (ten cent flower)
  • Maile Lei (fragrant leaves)
  • Melia Lei (Plumeria)
  • Okika Lei (Orchids)
  • Keiki Lei (child's lei, often made of candy in netting)
  • Ti Leaf Lei

    Materials Used for Making a Lei

    Durable Lei Flowers
  • Carnations
  • Dendrobium Orchids

    Delicate Lei Flowers
  • Carnations
  • Plumeria
  • Ginger
  • Pikake
  • Tuberose

    Other Lei Materials
  • Maile Leaves
  • Ti Leaves
  • Kukui Nuts
  • He'e Berries

    See also:
  • How to Make a Hawaiian Lei
  • Tropical Flower Shops on the Web
  • Lei Greeting Services in Hawaii
  • May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii
  • More About the Hawaiian Lei


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