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See also: History of Parker Ranch
HAWAII
The Candlenut Tree was designated as the state tree of Hawaii in 1959.
Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. that grows coffee
More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.
Among the largest and most historic ranches in the United States is Parker Ranch in Hawaii. Founded in 1847, the ranch currently spans approximately 150,000 acres on the Big Island. www.parkerranch.com
Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island of Hawaii.
Hawaii is the only state that grows cacao beans to produce chocolate.
Oranges were introduced to Hawaii in 1792.
Until the early 1800s in Hawaii, most banana varieties were 'kapu' - forbidden for women of Hawaii to eat, under penalty of death.
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