Tropical Flowers That Will Make You Think of Hawaii-Pikake Flowers

The Hawaiian name for Jasmine, pikake, which translates to [peacock," was favored by Hawaii`s beloved Princess Kaiulani, who named the flower after her favorite bird. The scent of pikake is considered one of Hawaii`s signature scents. Normally when making pikake lei, buds, rather than fully bloomed flowers, are woven together and several strands of buds combine to make a [rope lei." These fragrant, delicate lei are often worn by brides, hula dancers and honored guests.