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Halophila hawaiiana
Halophila hawaiiana Doty & B.C. Stone
Hawaii Seagrass
Hydrocharitaceae (Tape-grass family)
Synonym(s): Halophila ovalis ssp. hawaiiana
USDA Symbol: HAHA3
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Erect stems absent, submersed leaves attached to rhizome, flowers submersed.
Fruit: Berrylike.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Petals absent, submersed flowers inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Sandy substrates of marine waters.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Halophila hawaiiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Halophila hawaiiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Halophila hawaiiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR