Portulaca molokiniensis
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IhiPortulacaceae (Purslane family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Restricted to a few sites on Molokini Island (Maui), Puukoae Islet and Kamhio Bay, Kahoolawe)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Closeup of Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4797240695/in/dateposted/EtymologyThe generic name Portulaca is the Latin name for purslane (Portulaca oleracea).The specific epithet molokiniensis refers to Molokini Islet off Maui's southern coast, one of the few places this endangered species can naturally be found growing.NPH 00012nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Portulaca_molokiniensis
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- Life (creatures)
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- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Archaeplastida (plants)
- Chloroplastida (green plants)
- Streptophyta
- Embryophytes
- Tracheophyta (ferns)
- Spermatophytes (seed plants)
- Angiosperms (Dicotyledons)
- Eudicots
- Superasterids
- Caryophyllales
- Portulacaceae (purslane family)
- Portulaca (purslane)
- Portulaca molokiniensis ('ihi)
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