Spermolepis hawaiiensis
Spermolepis hawaiiensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name Hawai'i scaleseed.[1] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known from the islands of Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat and it is a federally listed endangered species.[2]
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This plant is an annual herb producing a slender erect stem up to 20 centimeters tall and bears small white flowers. It grows in forest, woodland, shrubland, and chaparral habitat.[2]
In 1999 there were 12 populations for a total of 2000 to 6000 individuals. It is present at Diamond Head on Oahu and the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii.[3]
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References
- "Spermolepis hawaiiensis". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- Spermolepis hawaiiensis. The Nature Conservancy.
- USFWS. Spermolepis hawaiiensis Five-year Review. August 2010.
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