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Family Santalaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Santalum ellipticum var. littorale 

Makapu'u, Oahu

COAST SANDALWOOD    'ILI'AHIALO'E

Endemic sprawling shrub of rocky coastal areas.  Leaves very thick with a waxy coating, petioles very short.  Threatened due to loss of habitat by urbanization.