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Pipturus ruber
Pipturus ruber A. Heller
Red Pipturus, Waimea
Urticaceae (Nettle family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PIRU2
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic valleys, diverse mesic forests, wet forests.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
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 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Pipturus ruber in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pipturus ruber in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pipturus ruber
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR