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Pipturus albidus

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MmakiUrticaceae (Nettle family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsHawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii IslandDried or fresh leaves are used to make a mild but invigorating and healthy tea and one few commercially available native herbs for consumption. Ripe whitish fruits are bland but edible. Mmaki has been used since the early Hawaiians.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pipturus_albidus

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