Nototrichium humile

Kulu'i

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Overview

Nototrichium humile, a member of the Amaranthaceae (amaranth) family, is an upright to trailing shrub with branched stems up to 1.5 m (5 ft) long. Stems and young leaves are covered with short hairs. Leaves are oppositely arranged. oval to oblong in outline, 3 to 9 cm (1.2 to 3.5 in) long, and 2 to 5 cm (0.8 to 2.0 in) wide. Stalkless flowers are arranged in a spike 3 to 14 cm (1.2 to 5.5 in) long and are at the ends of the stem. Membranous bracts grow below each flower. Two of the bracts and the sepals fall off with the mature fruit, which is 2 mm (0.08 in ) long.

Scientific Name

Nototrichium humile
Common Name
kulu'i
kaala rockwort
Kulu`i
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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