Sanicula purpurea
The story
Deep in the Koolau Mountains of Oahu and on the slopes of Maui, the purpleflower blacksnakeroot clings to its native Hawaiian home. Recognized as a unique and rare species, its survival became a matter of national concern in 1996 when the United States federally listed it as an endangered species to protect it from the ongoing degradation of its fragile habitat.
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- Family
- Apiaceae
How to use it
Purpleflower blacksnakeroot is primarily valued for its ecological significance, as it contributes to the unique biodiversity of Hawaii's native flora. Its presence in the ecosystem helps support local wildlife and maintain the health of its habitat.
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Gardening tip
When planting purpleflower blacksnakeroot, ensure it is placed in a location that mimics its natural habitat, as it thrives in specific environmental conditions.
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About
Sanicula purpurea is a rare species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common names purple-flower black-snakeroot and purple-flowered sanicle. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known from Maui and from the Koolau Mountains on the island of Oahu. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat. It was federally listed as endangered species of the United States in 1996.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Sanicula purpurea
- Slug
- sanicula-purpurea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Sanicula
- Species
- purpurea
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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