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Sanicula sandwicensis
Sanicula sandwicensis A. Gray
Hawai'i Blacksnakeroot, Hawaii Black-snakeroot, Snakeroot
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s): Sanicula haleakalae
USDA Symbol: SASA9
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Slopes, subalpine shrubland, woodlands.
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 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sanicula sandwicensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sanicula sandwicensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sanicula sandwicensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-17Research By: CBR