Wikstroemia uva-ursi
COMMON NAME | Akia |
TYPE | Groundcover |
FAMILY | Thymelaeaceae |
NOTES | A
densely branched prostrate or sprawling shrub growing up to 3 feet tall. The leaves grow with two leaves opposite
each other on the branch, overlapping, and are dark green or grayish on the
upper surface and lighter green underneath. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Hawaiian Islands |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Windy
coastal locations, dry ridges, open hillsides, ledges, 'a'a lava, and other
dry, open habitats |
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