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Updated 8/22/2013

Family Euphorbiaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Euphorbia celastroides var. laehiensis 

Waiopae, Maui

 


Polihua Road, Lana'i
   
   

EAST MAUI 'AKOKO

Endangered sprawling shrub on arid talus slopes of SE Maui & Lana'i.  Euphorbia celastroides is an extremely variable species with eight unique varieties endemic to coastal to mesic uplands from Nihoa to Hawaii Island.  Formerly known as Chamaesyce celastroides var. laehiensis.