The macadamia nut shown in the photo is an example of an introduced species to Hawaii. An introduced species is a foreign species that is introduced to the environment by humans, whether it be intentional or by accident. The macadamia nut, although popular in Hawaii, is actually native to Australia. It was intentionally introduced to the island of Hawaii by a man named William Herbert Purvis in 1881 to simply plant in his garden. Eventually, the nuts became commercialized and have become very popular ever since.
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