These plant species grow in the salt spray and loose sand of beaches and the moist lowland slopes of volcanoes. They flourish in poor soils and under very harsh climatic conditions.
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Apple of Sodom (Solanum linnaeanum), a member of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae). Kahikinui District, south Maui. Designated as a serious pest because of its abundant thorns on leaves, stems, and branches. Not very numerous where it is present.
Apple of Sodom (Solanum linnaeanum), a member of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae). Kahikinui District, south Maui. Designated as a serious pest because of its abundant thorns on leaves, stems, and branches. Not very numerous where it is present.
Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Mexican Tulip Poppy (Hunnemannia fumariifolia), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Christmas Berry (Schinus terebinthifolius), bush habit, Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Christmas Berry (Schinus terebintifolius), bush habit, Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Christmas Berry (Schinus terebinthifolius), bush habit, Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Kiawe Tree (Prosopis pallida), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Kiawe Tree (Prosopis pallida), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Kiawe Tree (Prosopis pallida), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
Kiawe Tree (Prosopis pallida), Kahikinui District, south Maui.
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