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Spoonleaf yellow loosestrifePrimulaceae (Primrose family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands (Niihau, Kauai, Molokai, Maui, n.w. Hawaii Island)Uncommon to rareOahu (Cultivated)Habit
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4756849016/in/photolist-...EtymologyThe generic name Lysimachia is derived from the Greek lysis, release from, and mache, strife. Tradition relates that when Lysimachus, King of Thrace in Asia Minor (306-281 BCE), was chased by a bull he waved a plant of this genus to pacify the animal, thus releasing himself from strife. The common name for plants in this genus is loosestrife.The specific epithet mauritiana refers to the island of Mauritius.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Lysimachia_mauritiana
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close up image of Lysimachia quadriflora NARROW-LEAVED LOOSESTRIFE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower at full bloom showing spotted, streaked petals, anthers, and stigma
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Wailua River yellow loosestrifePrimulaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Oahu)EndangeredKauai (Cultivated); Kauai form
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Kolokolo kuahiwiPrimulaceae (Primrose family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsWaianae-Kai Trail, Oahu
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Upper Welland, Malvern, Worcs. SO7840
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Selbitz, Bavaria, Germany
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Summerfields Wood, Hastings.
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close up image of Lysimachia quadriflora NARROW-LEAVED LOOSESTRIFE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - side view of several flowers, some far enough along in blooming to exhibit typical nodding behavior
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Wailua River yellow loosestrifePrimulaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Oahu)EndangeredKauai (Cultivated); Kauai form
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Valbona National Park. Albanian Alps
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Kolokolo kuahiwiPrimulaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)
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Selbitz, Bavaria, Germany
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close up image of Lysimachia quadriflora NARROW-LEAVED LOOSESTRIFE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower in full bloom in nodding position detailing sepals, petals, and anthers
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Kokee yellow loosestrifePrimulaceae (Primrose family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kokee, Kauai)Oahu (Cultivated)Flowers have a sweet fragrance.Flower (another perspective)
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4744006495/in/photostream/EtymologyThe generic name Lysimachia is derived from the Greek lysis, release from, and mache, strife. Tradition relates that when Lysimachus, King of Thrace in Asia Minor (306-281 BCE), was chased by a bull he waved a plant of this genus to pacify the animal, thus releasing himself from strife. The common name for plants in this genus is loosestrife.The specific epithet glutinosa, meaning sticky, is appropriately named for its sticky flowers, buds, and new leaves.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Lysimachia_glutinosa
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Hawaiian names: Kolekole lehua, Kolokolo kuahiwi, Kolokolo lehua, PuahekiliCommon names: Hillebrand's loosestrife, Hillebrand's lysimachiaPrimulaceae (Primrose family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lnai, Maui)Kauai (Cultivated)EtymologyThe generic name Lysimachia is derived from the Greek lysis, release from, and mache, strife. Tradition relates that when Lysimachus, King of Thrace in Asia Minor (306-281 BCE), was chased by a bull he waved a plant of this genus to pacify the animal, thus releasing himself from strife. The common name for plants in this genus is loosestrife.The specific epithet hillebrandii was named for William Hillebrand (1821-1886), a young Prussian physician and plant collector. He planted many of the plants he collected at Queen's Hospital and on his own property in Nuuanu. After moving back to Germany the property was sold to his neighbors Thomas & Mary Foster. Today, it is known as the Foster Botanical Gardens. There are several Pritchardia hillebrandii growing in the gardens, once Hillebrand's property.
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Upper Welland, Malvern, Worcs. SO7840