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Created 1/15/2014

Family Ericaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Vaccinium reticulatum reticulatum

 
 
 
 

Saddle Road, Hawaii

OHELO

Common endemic shrub with flat stiff leaves 0.5 to 1 inch long having a shiny surface and toothed margins.  Occurs in open disturbed montane areas & lava flows.   Fruit eaten raw or jellied.  Kauai to Hawaii Island, but only common on Maui & Hawaii.  This is the most common of several variable forms.