Shurb, erect to occasionally decumbent, up to 2.5 m high, leaves opposite. Diagnostic features of the species include sharply serrate, lustrous, conspicuously areolate-reticulate leaves, and separate receptacular bracts scattered throughout the heads. Flowering apparently occurs mostly from December-August.
This species is found only on Kaua'i, mostly in mesic forests at elevations ranging from about 575-1,250 m. It occurs in sites receiving about 150-375 cm precipitation per year.
Last Modification: January 23, 2005
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Kokee, Kaua'i (with Plantago princeps) |
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Note strongly serrated, lustrous leaves (photo 1989, cultivated, from 'Awa'awapuhi Tr., Kaua'i) |
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Flowering branch with inset of small cluster of heads (photo 1989, cultivated, from Awa'awapuhi Tr., Kaua'i) |
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Close-up of flowering heads (photo 1989, cultivated, from Awa'awapuhi Tr., Kaua'i) |
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Close-up of flowering heads (photo 1989, cultivated, from Awa'awapuhi Tr., Kaua'i) |