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liliwai

Scientific Name: Acaena exigua

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Acaena exigua: The Liliwai

Acaena exigua, commonly known as liliwai, is an extinct species of flowering plant belonging to the rose family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acaena exigua A. Gray
  • Common Name: Liliwai
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Group: Dicot
  • Duration: Perennial

Distribution and Habitat

  • Liliwai was endemic to Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Status

  • The species is listed as Endangered and is now considered extinct.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Liliwai" appears in various contexts in Hawaii, from street names (e.g., Liliwai Street, Liliwai Place) to names of people and even online character profiles.

Resources

  • Encyclopedia.com
  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acaena exigua.