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Family Thymelaeaceae
'Akia Family
Hawaiians used 'Akia bark to create
very strong cordage. Pounded plant parts added to pools to stun
fish. Some chemical compounds have been found to be active against
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HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Wikstroemia oahuensis
var.
oahuensis
O'AHU 'AKIA
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Wikstroemia monticola
EAST MAUI 'AKIA
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Wikstroemia uva-ursi
COASTAL 'AKIA
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