Museum Quick Links Latest In Member Benefits Ka`Elele Newsletter (PDF format) Human Resources Employment Opportunities Museum Press Teacher Guides Ethnology Database Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Hawaii Maritime Center Navigating Change Ultimate Science   BISH 36245 (Specimen)   TYPE Search Zingiber zerumbet (L.) J.E.Sm. Identified By: K.M.Nagata, 1986, Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Oahu; Kaluanui Stream valley below Sacred Falls. E slope of Koolau Range, 1.6 mi. S, 2.1 mi. SSW of Hauula Collector(s): H.H.Iltis (Coll.#: 361) Date: 27.vii.1967 Remarks: Very common. Slime used as a soap to wash hair by locals (says Hawaiian woman). Page Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Data Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 This dynamic searchable database was developed by BPBM as a service to all PBIN partners, with digitization support from various sources.