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Types of Hawaiian Leis

A guide to the different types of Hawaiian 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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