The octopus-like growth habit of the fruit of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Waiehu, north Maui.
Foliage of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea), Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
A very mature and healthy Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea), Waiehu Beach, north Maui. This well-cared-for tree shows how large the species can grow under ideal conditions.
A solitary Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea) whose roots have been exposed by wave action continues to grow, its main root system clinging to the sandy soil of the un-eroded portion of the berm. Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
The octopus-like growth habit of the fruit of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Waiehu, north Maui.
The octopus-like growth habit of the fruit of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Waiehu, north Maui.
Flowers of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
Close-up shot of fruit of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Kanaha Beach, north Maui.
Flowers of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea). Kanaha Beach, north Maui.
Foliage of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea), Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
Foliage of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea), Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
Foliage of the Tree Heliotrope (formerly "Tournefortia argentea", now Argusia argentea), Waiehu Beach, north Maui.
See photo in original gallery.