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COMMON NAME

'Ulei

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Osteomeles anthyllidifolia

ALSO KNOWN AS

Hawai'i hawthorn, Hawaiian rose

Plant family

Rose (Rosaceae)

Plant group

Broadleaf Evergreens

A Hawaiian shrub in the Rose family that can grow up to 10' tall, sometimes spreading.
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Identification hints

This shrub can sometimes be sprawling, with flexible branches that lie on the ground.
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The leaves and root bark of ′Ūlei have been used to treat cuts, while the seeds and buds have been used to make a laxative. The wood is very strong and has been used to make many things, including spears, harpoons, and musical bows.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
Hawaii
HABITAT
Growing from sea level up to about 7,600' in elevation, on coastal cliffs, dry shrubland and forest, and dry open lava fields.
ATTRIBUTES
Leaves
Leaves are alternate (originating one at a time along the stem) and compound (each leaf stalk composed of multiple leaflets. A leaf ranges in size from 9-20" long and is composed of 15-25 leaflets that are 1/2" to 3" long. Leaves are leathery and glossy above.
Flowers
Fragrant flowers are borne in clusters of 3 to 6 at the end of branches. Flowers are less than 1/2" across and have 5 petals and many stamens.
Fruits
Fruit is a white round berry, about 1/2" across, with 2-4 yellowish and hard seeds.
Bloom Time
Blooms from December to May

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