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Portulaca molokiniensis

Portulaca molokiniensis Hobdy

'Ihi, Ihi

Portulacaceae (Purslane family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: POMO15

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Volcanic tuff, detritus at the base of sea cliffs, steep rocky slopes.

Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii
Webref 31 - Native Plants Hawai�i (2018) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental

Additional resources

USDA: Find Portulaca molokiniensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Portulaca molokiniensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Portulaca molokiniensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-12
Research By: CBR

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