ʻuki.ʻuki n. Dianella sandwicensis, a native member of the lily family, with a short stem and long, narrow leaves, from among which arises a cluster of white or bluish flowers. The attractive fruits are blue, long-persistent berries formerly used to dye tapa. (Neal 191–2.) #ukiuki #thecolorgarden #waimea #dyeplants #naturalcolor









