Plumeria

The plumeria, although not indigenous to the islands, flourishes throughout the island. They have a very pleasant fragrance and is the flower of choice normally worn behind the ear(s) by locals. The above picture is one of countless varieties - to see the other variations of this beautiful flower, check out the link below (compiled by Botany faculty at the uni)...

http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/bridges/SonyTest/Plumeria/plumeria.htm