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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated) in an urban setting with telephone wires.Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Leaves
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685296413/in/datetaken...Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Dwarf iliauAsteraceae (Sunflower family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredKauai (Cultivated)Some who have read the book or seen the animation movie, like to call this plant the Lorax tree, after Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax."Closeup
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5491199904/in/datetaken-...EtymologyThe generic name Wilkesia is named in for Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific name hobdyi is named after its discoverer and botanist Robert Hobdy, a resident of Maui.See Wilkesia hobdyi at:
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Leaves
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685296413/in/datetaken...Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...Urban Silhouette
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685197605/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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IliauAsteraceae (Sunflower family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Pictured is a young plant growing with other native Hawaiian plants in a landscape setting.Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" notes that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Dwarf iliauAsteraceae (Sunflower family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredKauai (Cultivated)Habit
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5491200610/in/datetaken-...Some who have read the book or seen the animation movie, like to call this plant the Lorax tree, after Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax."EtymologyThe generic name Wilkesia is named in for Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific name hobdyi is named after its discoverer and botanist Robert Hobdy, a resident of Maui.See Wilkesia hobdyi at:
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Leaves
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685296413/in/datetaken...Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...Urban Silhouette
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685197605/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m).
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Leaves
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685296413/in/datetaken...Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...Urban Silhouette
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685197605/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Endemic to Kauai and endangered. This plant is another member of the Silversword Alliance - a group of 3 endemic genera, 28 species and numerous variations, subspecies and hybrids which evolved from a single species in the Hawaiian Islands. The wild plants have become increasingly rare so it was a pleasure to see one in the garden!
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Newer part of the stalk with leaf scares.Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Category hierarchy: Biomes | Forests | Understories & Forest FloorDescription: A rare and endangered Hawaiian plant species known as the Iliau (Kauai relative of the Silversword plant), growing atop the cliffs of the Waimea canyon on the island of Kauai.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 20070613Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Iliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...Urban Silhouette
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685197605/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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IliauAsteraceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Older part of the stalkIliau or Kauai greensword (Wilkesia gymnoxiphium) is related to the famous silverswords and greenswords found at high elevations on Maui and Hawaii Island, both belong to the very large Asteraceae or Sunflower family of some 20,000 species worldwide! The genus Wilkesia is an endemic Hawaiian genus with only two incredible species.Otto Degener, Botanist, in "Flora Hawaiiensis" says that "Kauai Wilkesia ...is said to have been used medicinally by the ancient Hawaiians." Kaluna M. Kaaiakamanu in "Native Hawaiian Medicine--Volume III" confirms that iliau was used as medicine, but does not explain its application.Leaves
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685296413/in/datetaken...Stalk
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685012233/in/datetaken...Urban Silhouette
www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12685197605/in/datetaken...EtymologyThe generic epithet Wilkesia is named in honor of Captain Charles Wilkes (1798-1877), a commander of the United States Exploring Expedition.The specific epithet gymnoxiphium is derived from the Greek gymno, naked or exposed, and xiphos, sword, in reference to the elongated sword-shaped leaves of this remarkable plant.
nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m).
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Endemic to Kauai and endangered. This plant is another member of the Silversword Alliance - a group of 3 endemic genera, 28 species and numerous variations, subspecies and hybrids which evolved from a single species in the Hawaiian Islands. The wild W. hobdyi plants have become increasingly rare so it was a pleasure to see one in the garden!
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Category hierarchy: Biomes | Volcanic EnvironmentsDescription: This photo, taken on the rim of Hawaii's Waimea canyon, features several Iliau silverswords in the foreground.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 19980600Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m).
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Category hierarchy: Environmental Topics | Threatened & Endangered SpeciesDescription: A rare and endangered Hawaiian plant species known as the Iliau (Kauai relative of the Silversword plant), growing atop the cliffs of the Waimea canyon on the island of Kauai.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 20070613Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m).
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m).
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Category hierarchy: Environmental Topics | Threatened & Endangered SpeciesDescription: A rare and endangered Hawaiian plant species known as the Iliau (Kauai relative of the Silversword plant), growing atop the cliffs of the Waimea canyon on the island of Kauai.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 20070701Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002
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Endemic to Kauai. Part of the Silversword alliance - endemic group of over 50 species, subspecies, variations and hybrids found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 2830 ft. (863m). Note peripheral, uniseriate bracts.
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Endemic to Kauai and endangered. This plant is another member of the Silversword Alliance - a group of 3 endemic genera, 28 species and numerous variations, subspecies and hybrids which evolved from a single species in the Hawaiian Islands. The wild W. hobdyi plants have become increasingly rare so it was a pleasure to see one in the garden!