Geranium kauaiense
| Geranium kauaiense | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Geraniales |
| Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Genus: | Geranium |
| Species: | G. kauaiense
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| Binomial name | |
| Geranium kauaiense | |
Geranium kauaiense is a rare species of geranium known by the common name Kauai geranium. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai.[1] It was federally listed as an endangered species in 2010.[2] Like other Hawaiian geraniums, this plant is known as hinahina and nohoanu.[3]
This plant is a
This plant grows in the wet forests and
The main threat to this species is the degradation of its habitat feral pigs, which may also feed on the plant. Fences have been erected around patches of bog habitat to protect it from the pigs. Non-native species of plants also have invaded the habitat, including Juncus planifolius and Andropogon virginicus.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Geranium kauaiense. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ a b c USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ^ Geranium. Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands.
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