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Schiedea laui

Schiedea laui W.L. Wagner & Weller

Molokai Schiedea

Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SCLA16

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Petals absent.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Listed as endangered in the United States.
Native Habitat: Wet montain forests.

Web Reference

Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-10-28
Research By: CBR

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