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Leucospermum ‘Hawaii Yellow’ Pincushion protea
Pincushion proteas are native to south Africa, and not found in the wild in North America. This is a cultivar. Identification: Pincushion proteas are named for their pincushion-like appearance—flowerheads are up to 5" (12 cm) across, rounded, with many thin petals resembling pins. Leaves are leathery and sharp-tipped. Online References:
Forest and Kim Starr’s Starr Environmental site
Leucospermum ‘Hawaii Yellow’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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3/2/2001 · Kula Botanical Garden, Maui, Hawaii
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ID is uncertain 