Paina (Araucaria heterophylla) by Jon Apisa

Paina (Araucaria heterophylla)

“Paina” (Araucaria heterophylla) drawing by Jon Apisa.

This was drawn with graphite on paper, 5.5" x 3" (13.97cm x 7.62cm).

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk pine) is:

Lāʻau Paina in Sāmoa
Lāʻau Paina in Hawaiʻi
Paini in Tonga
Paina in Tahiti
Paina Māori

Araucaria heterophylla is also known as:
Norfolk Island pine

5.5" x 3" (13.97cm x 7.62cm)

10/09/2025

Hawaiian

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