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Created 10/17/2023

Family Oleaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Nestegis sandwicensis

 
 
 


Kilauea, Hawai'i
  
   

OLOPUA

Endemic tree with corrugated bark and glossy leaves, locally common in dry to mesic forests from Kaua'i to Hawai'i Island.  Young leaves are glossy purplish-brown, olive-like fruit is black at maturity.  Hard wood was used for fires since it still burns when green.