A warm climate and abundant rainfall are ideal for growing plants and colorful flowers.  The yellow hibiscus is our state flower.  Yellow ginger is a fragrant introduction.  Ohia blossoms have a powder-puff look and can be red, orange or yellow.  Tulip-tree blossoms are orange like the lily-like tritonia.  The reddish fruits of the pukiawe and the a'ali'i complete this painting.