Schiedea hookeri

Description:

Sprawling schiedea Caryophyllaceae (Pink or Carnation family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (found in diverse mesic forest in the northern and central Waianae Mountains, Oahu. A single specimen was found in East Maui (Haleakal), but is presumed extinct there)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Flowerwww.flickr.com/photos/30419621@N05/13972758321/in/photoli...Closeup of terminal leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5187929527/in/photostream/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 hookeri is named in honor of Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), English botanist and first Director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in England.NPH00001nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Schiedea_hookeri