Sida fallax
COMMON NAME | 'Ilima papa |
TYPE | Groundcover |
FAMILY | Malvaceae |
NOTES | An
extremely variable plant that ranges in habit from a prostrate to an erect
shrub. The 2 to 3 inch
leaves are oval to almost round with a pointed end and toothed or jagged
edges. The upper surfaces of the leaves are bright green and the lower
surfaces generally are densely hairy giving the leaves a lighter color and a
velvety appearance. Native Hawaiians used ʻilima flowers to make lei. It is
the official flower for the Island of Oahu. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Indigenous to Hawai'i |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Coastal
areas |
WEB SOURCES |
