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Silene hawaiiensis
Silene hawaiiensis Sherff
Hawaiian Catchfly, Sherff's Catchfly
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SIHA5
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
Endemic to the island of Hawaii.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 16 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q2IXStatus:Additional resources
USDA: Find Silene hawaiiensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Silene hawaiiensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silene hawaiiensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-05-08Research By: Joseph A. Marcus