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Updated 6/30/2014

Family Aizoaceae

HAWAII - INDIGENOUS

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Popoi'a Island, Kailua, Oahu

 

 

Lana'i Lookout, Oahu

Batis, top; Sesuvium, below

 

Kaloko-Honokohau NP, Hawaii



Kamilo, Hawaii
 

SEA PURSLANE     'AKULIKULI

An indigenous succulent that forms mats along rocky or gravel shores exposed to salt spray.  Leaves are shiny green with red stems, flowers usually pink.  Fruits are dry capsules.  Nearly worldwide tropical distribution.