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Family Aizoaceae

HAWAII - INDIGENOUS

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Popoi'a Island, Kailua, Oahu

 

 

Lana'i Lookout, Oahu

Batis, top; Sesuvium, below

Kaloko-Honokohau NP, Hawaii

SEA PURSLANE     'AKULIKULI

An indigenous succulent that forms mats along rocky or gravel shores exposed to salt spray.  Leaves are shiny green with red stems.  Fruits are dry capsules.  Nearly worldwide distribution.