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Image of Hamakua clermontia

Image of Hamakua clermontia

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Endangered rare plant endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. This larger plant was near the Hakalau Laulima Greenhouse at around 6300ft/1921m. the flowers of the genus Clermontia coevolved with the bills of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers and rely on these rare birds for polination.

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