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pua kala
Scientific Name: Cyanea solenocalyx
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Argemone glauca - Pua Kala
Discover the unique beauty of Argemone glauca, also known as Pua Kala, a poppy endemic to Hawaii.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is also known as the Prickly Poppy.
- The plant is covered in prickles.
- The plant is sometimes described as "thorny".
Considerations for Children
- This plant is also known as the Prickly Poppy.
- The plant is covered in prickles.
- The plant is sometimes described as "thorny".
Common Names
- Pua Kala
- Kala
- Naule
- Pukalakala
- Prickly Poppy
- Smooth Pricklypoppy
- Hawaiian Poppy
- Hawaiian Prickly Poppy
- Beach Poppy
- Puakala
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argemone glauca
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
- Synonyms:
- Argemone glauca (Nutt. ex Prain) Pope
- Argemone glauca var. decipiens G.B.Ownbey
- Argemone glauca var. glauca (Nutt. ex Prain) Pope
Distribution and Habitat
- Pua Kala is endemic to Hawaii.
- It can be found on the parched coastal plains and dry leeward mountain slopes of all the main Hawaiian Islands (except Kaua?i).
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Pua Kala is a prickly perennial.
- It is described as a tall, white-flowered poppy.
Quirky Facts
- The Hawaiian name "pua kala" literally translates to "thorny flower" or "rough flower".
- While most endemic Hawaiian plants are notably devoid of thorns and poisons, Pua Kala is an exception.
Additional Information
- Further images and information can be found at Plants of Hawaii, with contributions by Forest and Kim Starr.