sharktail cyanea
Cyanea pinnatifida (Cham.) E.Wimm.
Cyanea pinnatifida (Cham.) E.Wimm., commonly known as sharktail cyanea, is a species in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Oahu, Hawaii, but is now extinct in the wild and survives only in cultivation.
Description
Cyanea pinnatifida is a member of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and is known by the Hawaiian name haha. This species was originally found on the island of Oahu, but it is now extinct in the wild. Conservation efforts have ensured its survival through cultivation. The scientific name was published in 1943.
Other common names
sharktail cyanea
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Lobelia pinnatifidaRollandia pinnatifidaRollandia albaCyanea selachicaudaDelissea pinnatifida