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Pineapple. Non-native. Originally from Brazil, this fruit has come to represent Hawai`i, its food and agriculture.
Macadamia. Non-native. Macadamia nuts have become a minor industry in Hawai`i, but the trees are native to Australia. Guava. Non-native. Coconut. Polynesian Introduction. Although coconuts were once thought to be native, studies have shown that viable nuts cannot last longer than 24 days in salt water. Bananas. Polynesian Introduction. There are many species of bananas, and most are native to Southeast Asia. Taro (Kalo). Polynesian introduction. Brought to Hawai`i by the early Polynesian settlers. An important agricultural crop and food staple to the Hawaiian people. Pig. Originally a Polynesian introduction. Later bred with the newly introduced European boar. |
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