Syzygium sandwicense facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Syzygium sandwicense |
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Syzygium
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sandwicense
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Eugenia sandwicensis A.Gray |
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Syzygium sandwicense is a special kind of flowering plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It's found only in Hawaii, which means it's endemic there. People in Hawaii call it by several names, like ʻŌhiʻa ha, Hā, and Pāʻihi.
Discovering the 'Ōhiʻa Ha Tree
The 'Ōhiʻa ha is a unique part of Hawaii's natural world. It's a plant that has adapted perfectly to the islands. This tree plays an important role in the Hawaiian ecosystem. It helps keep the forests healthy and provides homes for many creatures.
What Does the 'Ōhiʻa Ha Look Like?
This plant is usually a very large tree. It can grow up to 18 m (59 ft) tall. That's like a six-story building! Its trunk can be as wide as 0.9 m (3.0 ft). This is almost a meter wide. But sometimes, if it grows on windy, exposed ridges, it stays small like a shrub.
Where Does the 'Ōhiʻa Ha Live?
The 'Ōhiʻa ha loves to live in the Hawaiian tropical rainforests. You can find it in different types of forests. These include coastal mesic forests, mixed mesic forests, and wet forests. It also grows in bogs. It lives at elevations from 230 m (750 ft) to 1,220 m (4,000 ft). You can find it on most of the main Hawaiian islands.
