Myrsine mezii

Myrsine mezii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Myrsine
Species: M. mezii
Binomial name
Myrsine mezii
Hosaka

Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood,[1] is a species of tree in the primrose family. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

There are two remaining populations of this tree for a total of just five individuals. One of the populations is made up of a single tree which is in poor condition.[2]

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