Although
not indigenous to the Hawaiian
Islands, the Anthurium is probably
most recognized as a flower
of the islands. In recent years
the anthurium flower has been
cultivated to reflect almost
every color of the rainbow.
And the hibiscus flower is the
official state flower of Hawaii.
When worn over a woman's right
ear, she is "available". When
worn over the left, above her
heart, she is "taken".