Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood,[2] is a species of tree in the primrose family. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Myrsine |
| Species: | M. mezii
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| Myrsine mezii | |
There are two remaining populations of this tree for a total of just five individuals. One of the populations is made up of a single tree which is in poor condition.[3]
References
edit- ^ Heintzman, S.; Nyberg, B.; Wood, K. (2020). "Myrsine mezii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T30943A83803774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T30943A83803774.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Myrsine mezii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
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