Birds like the fruit and spread the seeds. . Unique to Maui and special to Haleakala National Park, this relative of the sunflower, has adapted to the demanding conditions on its hot, barren slopes . You notice the finger like leaves and the prickly seed pods more than the tiny flowers. The seeds are used to make a lubricating oil, not the laxative since they are poisonous. Mostly, the plant is just a weed along the highway or in abandoned fields.
Day Lilies bloom most everywhere and all year long.
The flowers and buds can be used in salads or stir frys to add a got, spicy flavor. Fennel is an European herb that grows wild along the roads upcountry. Its anise flavor is good for seasoning, like dill.