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HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Gossypium barbadense

Honaunau, Kona, Hawaii

UH Manoa, Oahu

SEA ISLAND COTTON    PULUPULU HAOLE

Small annual shrub introduced to Hawaii in the late 1700's for industry.  Occurs as a weed in disturbed areas.  Leaves deeply cut into 3, 5, or 7 narrow lobes.  Native to Tropical America.