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Lysimachia mauritiana
Lysimachia mauritiana Lam.
Kolokolo Kahakai, Spoonleaf Yellow Loosestrife
Primulaceae (Primrose family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LYMA4
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Coastal rocks, sea cliffs and gravel beaches.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Bibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 31 - Native Plants Hawai’i (2018) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lysimachia mauritiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lysimachia mauritiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lysimachia mauritiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR