Schiedea globosa

Description:

Globe schiedeaCaryophyllaceae (Pink or Carnation family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Hawaii Island)VulnerableMakapuu, OahuPrecarious cliffs are the home of this species--though not always found in such extreme habitats. The species is featured in the center of the photo with round (globose) flower heads. Enlarge and follow the cliff line to see dozens of plants in bloom.Schiedea is a Hawaiian endemic genus of 34 species--all of which are considered vulnerable, rare, or endangered, with a few extinct.Closeupwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/40259179352/in/photolist...EtymologyThe generic name Schiedea is named in honor of Christian J. Schiede (1798-1836), German-born physician who collected in Mexico.The specific epithet globosa is from the Latin globosus, spherical- or globe-shaped, likely in reference to the globe-shaped inflorescence (group of flowers).nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Schiedea_globosa