Hinahina ku kahakai, Heliotropium anomalum var. argenteum

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Updated 6/30/2014

Family Heliotropiaceae

HAWAII - INDIGENOUS

Heliotropium anomalum var. argenteum


Kahuku, Oahu


Kamilo, Hawaii

Hinahina ku kahakai

Perennial herb of dry coastal sites. Succulent leaves with silver hairs to reflect harsh sunlight and reduce evaporation. Flowers have a sweet fragrance. Indigenous to Hawaii & Polynesia.