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Schiedea membranacea

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Papery or Membranous schiedeaCaryophyllaceae (Pink family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)NatureServe: Critically ImperiledOahu (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.The specific epithet membrancea means membrane or parchment, referring to the leaves.nativeplants.hawaii.edu

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