Kukui Tree. The kukui (aleurites moluccana) is a tree with an american history restricted to the state of hawaii, yet it is an unusual tree that fires the the amazing kukui symbolizes hawaii in important ways. Anacardium occidentale (cashew nut tree)issued 1877 philadelphiain vg condition or better age toning will be shipped folded as issued.
5 interesting things ~ the kukui nut tree did you know that the official state tree before the kukui nut was the coconut? The seed inside has a very hard seed coat and a high oil content (which allows its use as a candle, hence the name candlenut tree). One of the most important plants of the old hawaiians, the kukui was used. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The kukui tree is not native to hawaii.
Candlenut tree/kukui nut tree scientific name: Official tree of the state of hawaii and island flower of molokai. The seed inside has a very hard seed coat and a high oil content (which allows its use as a candle, hence the name candlenut tree). Shop for kukui tree art from the world's greatest living artists.
