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Updated 10/1/2023

Family Ebenaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Diospyros hillebrandii   

Koko Crater, Oahu

 



Manoa Cliffs Trail, Oahu
   

HILLEBRAND'S PERSIMMON    LAMA

Locally common in dry & mesic forests of Kaua'i & Oahu.  Dark green leaves 3.5 - 7 inches, with noticeable pitting, without orange hairs, young leaves light green.  Orange 1 inch fruits are edible.