Tag Archives: Hawaiian Lobeliads

Snapshot: Hold the line

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Sebastian Marquez

This may look like an ordinary Clermontia kakeana but it is one that I have been keeping an eye on. It is descended from the last known kakeana from Kuli`ou`ou. It’s flowering too so we are doing what we can … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #45 Brighamia rockii

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

Brighamia rockii Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: Windward coast of Moloka`i Identification: : Form– Unbranched stem succulents 1-5 m tall stems stout, fleshy Leaves– 6-22 cm long, 5-15 cm wide Flower– calyx lobes oblong to elliptic, 2.5-8 mm long; corolla white, … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #44 Cyanea pinnatifida

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea pinnatifida Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: Central Wai`anae Mtns Date photographed: 12/26/24 Identification: : Form– Shrubs 0.8-3 m tall; stems unbranched or sparingly branched Leaves– pinnately parted, cut 1/2-1/4 the distance to midrib, blades 25-60 cm long, 3.5-8 cm wide … Continue reading →

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Return of the Kings

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Let’s talk about the plight of 2 Ko`olau endemic taxa who were both on the very brink of extinction but are now on a tenuous path toward recovery. It’s a tale of destruction and despair but also of compassion and … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #43 Lobelia oahuensis

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Lobelia oahuensis Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: Ko`olau Mountains, O`ahu Date photographed: 10/2/24 Identification: : Form– Stems woody, erect, 10-30 dm long, with a dense apical rosette of leaves. Leaves– elliptic, 40-60 cm long, 4-6 cm wide, upper surface glabrous, lower … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #42 Cyanea coriacea

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea coriacea Hawaiian name: Haha Conservation status: Apparently secure Distribution: Kaua`i Date photographed: 6/29/24 Identification: : Form– Unbranched or sparingly branched shrubs 2.5-3 m tall Leaves– oblong to oblanceolate, blades 20-38 cm long, 6-12 cm wide, glabrous Flower– calyx lobes dentiform, … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #41 Cyanea kauaulaensis

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea kauaulaensis Hawaiian name: Haha Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: West Maui Date photographed: 11/18/23 Identification: : Form– Unarmed shrubs 2-4 m high, many branched from base with many basal shoots. Leaves– 19-30 x 5-7 cm, base attenuate to cuneate, apex attenuate … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #40 Cyanea shipmanii

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea shipmanii Hawaiian name: Haha Conservation status: Endangered Distribution: Windward slopes of Mauna Kea Date photographed: 8/24/13 *Identification: : Form– Shrubs 2.5-4 m tall, stems unbranched or sparingly branched. Leaves– pinnately divided, cut 3/4-7/8 the distance to the midrib, blades 17-30 … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #39 Lobelia hypoleuca

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

Lobelia hypoleuca Hawaiian name: Kuhi`aikamo`owahie, `opelu Conservation status: Rare Distribution: Main Hawaiian Islands Date photographed: 9/22/2019 *Identification: : Form– Stems woody, erect, 15-30 dm long, leafy in upper 1/2. Leaves– narrowly elliptic to elliptic, 30-65 cm long, 2-10 cm wide, upper … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #38 Lobelia yuccoides

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

Lobelia yuccoides Hawaiian name: Panaunau Conservation status: Rare Distribution: O’ahu (Wai’anae Mountains) Date photographed: 3/19/2015 *Identification: : Form– Stems woody, erect, 15-20 dm long, with dense apical rosette of leaves Leaves– linear, 24-35 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm wide, lower surface white … Continue reading →

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