Pandanus tectorius
Coastal mesic forests are found on the windward slopes of the major islands from sea level to . These forests have been dominated by the native hala ("Pandanus tectorius") and hau ("Hibiscus tiliaceus") and naturalized (Polynesian introductions) kukui ("Aleurites moluccana") and milo ("Thespesia populnea") for the past 1,000–2,000 years. The Polynesian-introduced noni ("Morinda citrifolia"), pia ("Tacca leontopetaloides"), and kī ("Cordyline fruticosa") are also common in this zone. Other native species include pololei ("Ophioglossum concinnum"), ākia ("Wikstroemia" spp.), loulu fan palms ("Pritchardia" spp.), ōhia lehua ("Metrosideros polymorpha"), and lama ("Diospyros sandwicensis").