| Other Names |
Nohoanu, hinahina |
| Status |
Endemic |
| Distribution
& Habitat |
This subspecies is found
mostly on Mauna Loa in the elevation range from 1,480 to 2,440 m. The
area inhabited ranges from above Kulani Prison to Kahuku, Hawai`i (Wagner,
et al. 19XX: 730). This species grows in the
shrubland and forests of subalpine and alpine areas. It is also
reported to be a pioneer species on lava flows in fog swept subalpine areas
(Wagner, et al. 19XX: 730). |
| Locations
in this Guide |
Top of the Strip Road. Patches are located on
both sides of the trail up Mauna Loa, starting at about 6,800 feet. |
| General Appearance |
| Plants grow to a
height between 0.3 and 1 m (1 to 3 ft).
The plants are found in small clumps and occasionally extend over a
fairly large area. The prominent white flowers call attention to
the plants, showing that they sometimes form a conspicuous part of the
shrub vegetation (Wagner, et al. 19XX: 730). |
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| Leaves |
| The leaves usually
range from 2.5 to 5 cm long and .7 to 1.2 cm wide (Wagner, et al.
19XX: 729). Four to eight teeth at the
leaf tip are a prominent characteristic. |
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| Flowers & Fruits |
| Flowers are white or
cream colored, sometimes with purple veins or purple at the base
(Wagner, et al. 19XX: 730). They occur in clusters of 7 to 30
flowers. Size? |
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| Conservation |
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| Other Notes |
Four subspecies have been
defined although only minor characteristics separate them. It is
likely that further study will, at some point, modify this subspecies
division (Wagner, et al. 19XX: 730). |