( Diospyros sandwicensis)
Description :
A tree that grows from 2-10 m(6-33 ft) tall with a dark gray to black, smooth
bark that is usually covered with lichen . Alternately arranged leaves are 3-9
cm ( 1.2 –3in) long and 1.5-4cm ( .6-1.6in)
wide lay flat and have a hairy upper surface.
Distribution and ecology:
Found dry to mesic forests , although can extend to wet forest. Found on all of
the main islands except Ni’ihau and kaho’olawe .
Cultural uses
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