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Schiedea globosa

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Globe schiedeaCaryophyllaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsVulnerableMaui (Cultivated)Schiedea is a Hawaiian endemic genus of 34 species--all of which are considered vulnerable, rare, or endangered, with a few extinct.EtymologyThe generic name Schiedea is named in honor of Christian J. Schiede (1798-1836), German-born physician who collected in Mexico.NPH00001nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Schiedea_globosa

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