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hāpu‘u pulu

Cibotium glaucum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Cyatheales ›Family: Cibotiaceae ›Genus: Cibotium

About

Cibotium glaucum, the hāpu‘u pulu, is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae, native to Hawaii. A slow-growing tree fern typically 6 to 10 ft (2 to 3 m) tall but reaching 25 ft (8 m), it is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 12. Its fiddleheads are the source of the material pulu, which means "mulch" or "padding" in the Hawaiian language. Women used pulu as an absorbent during their menstrual cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hāpu‘u pulu?
The scientific name of hāpu‘u pulu is Cibotium glaucum.
What kingdom does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the order Cyatheales.
What family does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the family Cibotiaceae.
What genus does hāpu‘u pulu belong to?
hāpu‘u pulu belongs to the genus Cibotium.