Image of Sicyos macrophyllus

Description:

This species is endemic to Hawaii island and rare. The Hawaii Biodiversity and Mapping Program in 2008 reported the plant to have historically occurred in Kipahulu valley on Maui but is apparently extirpated from that island. USFWS reported in 2010 that only 24-26 wild plants exist in 10 populations on Hawaii island (Big Island). Unfortunately this species has not been listed as an endangered species and has remained on the 'Candidate' list since 1990. Elevation of this photo is around 4100ft/1250m. Note the 3-5 lobed leaves and varying from shallow to deep lobes.