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Family Ericaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Vaccinium reticulatum

Haleakala, Maui

WAXY or HAIRY OHELO

Sprawling or decumbent shrub coated with fine hairs or waxy coating.  Occurs in open disturbed montane areas & lava flows.  Stiff broad leaves 0.5 - 1 inch long.  Fruit eaten raw or jellied.  Kauai to Hawaii Island, only common on Maui & Hawaii Island.  Endemic to Hawaii.