The many many wā (sections) of the Kumulipo tell of the creation of various flora and fauna by era. There are many examples of balance and dualism among the plants and animals, on land and sea. In the first wā, third verse, speaks of 'aki'aki, a grass which exists on land, typically over sand dunes (Sporobolus virginicus, pictured left) and in the ocean as limu 'aki'aki (Ahnfeltiopsis concinna, pictured right). Both are found close to each other on the coast. The grass found on coastal dunes and the limu in the basalt splash zones. Ahnfeltiopsis concinna is the only limu known to be cooked with/in other food, like meat and soups. Sporobolus virginicus is used today in landscaping and erosion control as well as to help build up sand dunes and stabalize coastal areas. This plant is also used by to treat thrush and other ailments.
We typically contract grow 'aki'aki, but we currently have it available in 2" plugs for $1 a plug.
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