"Canoe crops" or “canoe plants” refers to the 23 plants Polynesian voyagers brought with them over a thousand years ago as they traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands.

Between news headlines of record-breaking temperatures and other signals of ecological collapse, it's easy to forget that the answers to our most pressing crises often lie buried in the past.

ʻUlu is a traditional staple crop that has been cherished by many cultures across Polynesia for centuries. During ʻulu season, the fruit is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a main staple.