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The fruit of the ieie vine was a favorite food of the alala, the endangered Hawaiian crow. This photo of ieie fruit was taken in June on the western slope of Mauna Loa. (Ruby Tzimeas/Community Contributor)

The fruit of the ieie vine was a favorite food of the alala, the endangered Hawaiian crow. This photo of ieie fruit was taken in June on the western slope of Mauna Loa. (Ruby Tzimeas/Community Contributor)