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Lebronnecia kokioides

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FautonaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Marquesas Islands (Hiva Oa, Mohotani, Nuku Hiva, Tahuata, Ua Huka)EndangeredOahu, Hawaii, USA (Cultivated)Lebronnecia is related to Portia tree (Thespesia spp.), Cotton (Gossypium spp.) and Kokio (Kokia spp.)www.flickr.com/photos/50823119@N08/5187957327/in/photolis... www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188032144/ www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188031402/www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4744525228/ Each furry seed reminds me of a nickle-sized (US.05) Star Trek tribble www.flickr.com/photos/24776861@N02/4745175310/nativeplants.hawaii.edu/

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