Lobelia
Background Information
Genus: Lobelia
Species: 13
Endemic
Usually found near summits or gulches
Most are federally endangered
Lobelia gaudichaudii
Aiea Summit
Endemic only to Oahu
Federally listed as endangered, fewer than 1000 plants in the wild
KST b/w Aiea and Halawa (Sept, 2013)
Appearance
Small plant
Flowers are purple
Hapapa ~ July, 2017
Lobelia yuccoides
Hawaiian name: panaunau
Appearance:
Single stem woody,
rosette of leaves
Tall, 12 feet
Ancient Hawaiian Uses: Unknown
Modern Day Uses: Endangered, protect