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Coprosma montana

Image of alpine mirrorplant

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Pilo or Alpine mirrorplantRubiaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsHaleakal National Park, East MauiBerries of pilo were used as a laxative by early Hawaiian use, and are occasionally used the same today.This abundant pilo is one of the primarily foods of nn (Branta sandvicensis) or Hawaiian goose in its native habitat.Female (pistillate) flowersnativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Coprosma_montana

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