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Image of Kauai False Lobelia

Image of Kauai False Lobelia

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Endemic to Kauai. Photo shows one of the key features of the Trematolobelia genus - pores in the seed capsule. The taxonomic name derives from this: trematos is Greek word for hole. the seed capsules often open upward so the pores allow the small seeds to disperse more easily. Elevation around 4100ft/1250m.

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