Capparis sandwichiana
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Capparis sandwichiana is a species of plant in the Capparaceae family. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Its common English name is Native Caper. In Hawaiian, it is called maiapilo[verification needed] or pua pilo.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky shores. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
[edit] References
- Bruegmann, M.M. & Caraway, V. 2003. Capparis sandwichiana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.
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