'Ohi'a Lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). 'Ohi'a is the most common and widespread of the Park's native trees. A member of the myrtle family, flower colors range from a dark red to a light yellow. The apapane, a red native bird, can often be seen feeding on the nectar of the blossoms. The hard wood of the 'ohi'a was used for temple images and poles for temple structures. The 'ohi'a is also believed to be the embodiment of Laka, the goddess of the hula. The nodding of the branches and the adornment of lehua flowers served as teachers to the dancers who mimicked the movements of nature.