Family Capparaceae

Caper Family

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Capparis sandwichiana   

Hina Lani, Kona, Hawaii

 

'Ahihi-Kina'u NAR, Maui

'Ahihi-Kina'u NAR, Maui

CAPER BUSH     PUA PILO or MAIAPILO

Sprawling shrub locally common along isolated rocky coasts & lava flows.  Large fragrant flowers open at night.  A threatened species due to habitat loss.  Endemic to Hawaii.

 

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