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Loganiaceae (Strychnine Family) - Kamakahala

The labordia species on Hawai'i are tinifolia, hedyosmifolia and hirtella. Hirtella is sometimes easily distinguished by pronounced "wings" or sharp ridges along its stems. I can't say I've seen l. tinifolia yet, but I could be wrong.

Labordia hedyosmifolia is a widespread and variable understory plant in wet to mesic forests from full shade to full sun in many of Hawai'i's forests, and can grow into small trees. Maui's labordia venosa looks very similar, but with a distinctly more textured leaf surface.

Labordia hirtella is less common in areas I frequent, and can grow into impressive small trees. I've seen it at Pu'u Pili in North Kohaka, Army Road in Pu'u Maka'ala NAR and at TNC's Waikamoi Preserve on Haleakala.

Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Open And Closed Pods
Open And Closed Pods
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Labordia Venosa
Labordia Venosa
Labordia Venosa
Labordia Venosa
Labordia Hedyosmifolia Pods
Labordia Hedyosmifolia Pods
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala
Kamakahala Shrub
Kamakahala Shrub
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Waikamoi Snails
Waikamoi Snails
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella
Labordia Hirtella