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HRS §5-15.5

State plant

This section names kalo (taro) as Hawaii's official state plant. It does not create any duties or rules for residents. It is a simple designation.

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The statute, as written — State plant

Kalo (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott), the Hawaiian word for taro, is adopted, established, and designated as the official plant of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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