The Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) is a gateway to natural resource data and information pertaining to the Pacific Basin region. Join us in studying and serving the unique biodiversity of the Pacific Basin. More?
Like all Hawaiian members of the coffee family, alahe`e (Canthium odoratum) has seeds that look like coffee beans, but contain no caffeine. It is identifiable by its fragrant white flowers and hardwood trunk that was traditionally used to make digging sticks (o`o). More information!