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'ohelo 'ai

Vaccinium reticulatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Vaccinium

About

Vaccinium reticulatum, known as ʻŌhelo ʻai in Hawaiian, is a species of flowering plant in the heather family, Ericaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It grows at altitudes of 640–3,700 m (2,100–12,140 ft) on lava flows and freshly disturbed volcanic ash on Maui and Hawaiʻi, and less commonly on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Molokaʻi. Adaptations to volcanic activity include the ability to survive ash falls of over 25 cm (9.8 in) depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 'ohelo 'ai?
The scientific name of 'ohelo 'ai is Vaccinium reticulatum.
What kingdom does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does 'ohelo 'ai belong to?
'ohelo 'ai belongs to the genus Vaccinium.