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Stenogyne kaalae ssp. kaalae
Stenogyne kaalae Wawra ssp. kaalae
Kaala Stenogyne
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s): Stenogyne kaalae var. latisepala
USDA Symbol: STKAK
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Nut
Size Notes: Climbing vines up to about 6 feet long.
Fruit: Bluish black drupaceous nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Dark maroon. May bloom any time of year under the right conditions.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Diverse mesic forests.
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 49 - Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (2020) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryAdditional resources
USDA: Find Stenogyne kaalae ssp. kaalae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stenogyne kaalae ssp. kaalae in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-25Research By: CBR