Having evolved in isolation for millennia, this ecosystem is home to several unique species, including the tender, flowering shrubs called na'ena'e. When Captain James Cook stumbled upon the island chain in the 18th century, everything changed.

Sep 3, 1999 · The na'ena'e is a locally evolved (or endemic) plant that has only been reported from two locations in Iao Valley, on West Maui. The Hawaiian archipelago has an extremely large fraction of endemic species; about 89% of the indigenous flowering plants occur nowhere else in …

Aug 26, 2001 · There are 21 endemic species of Dubautia in the Hawaiian Islands. They range in habit from small, low shrubs to trees to woody vines. The leaf sizes and shapes are variable as is their arrangment on the stem. The flowers are yellow or white and there are generally several flowers in each head.

At about 35 individuals left in a single subpopulation, this member of the sunflower family is a dwarfed subspecies of Dubautia plantaginea. It can reach up to 1 meter tall with yellow florets that turn purple with age. Where is Na`ena`e (Dubautia plantaginea ssp. humilis) located in the wild?

Dubautia kalalauensis, a member of the Asteraceae (sunflower) family, is a shrub or tree 1.8 to 3.5 m (6 to 11.4 ft) tall, with opposite leaves 8 to 14 by 1.6 to 3.2 cm (3.1 to 5.5 by 0.6 to 1.3 in) and leaves of immature individuals up to 20 by 5.6 cm (7.9 by 2.2 in) long.

Dubautia plantaginea ssp. humilis, a member of the Asteraceae (sunflower) family, is a dwarfed shrub less than 80 cm (30 in) tall. The stems are hairless or occasionally strigullose (having small straight hairs pressed against the stem). The leaves are opposite, narrow, 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 in) long, and 0.7 to 4.5 cm (0.3 to 1.8 in) wide.

DESCRIPTION: The handful of native Hawaiian shrubs that share the name “na'ena'e” all have stunning yellow, orange, and sometimes purple flowers. They can grow to be anywhere from six to 23 feet tall. A member of the aster family, na'ena'e have …

Jan 3, 2025 · When we think of Hawaii, images of towering cliffs, vibrant flowers, and lush greenery come to mind. Among the unique flora of the Hawaiian Islands is the

Dubautia kalalauensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is endemic to Hawaii where it is known only from the island of Kauai. There is only a single known population composed of 26 plants.

Jan 3, 2025 · The Na'ena'e 'Ula (Dubautia raillardioides) is a captivating plant endemic to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. This unique member of the Asteraceae family has