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Kukui



Kukui (Aleurites moluccana), tree of the spurge family, Hawaii's state tree. Commonly found on mountain slopes, it has light green leaves and may grow as tall as 60 ft (18 m). Its branches spread out and grow long, making it a popular shade tree. The oil produced from these trees is used for fuel and in the manufacture of varnish.



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