Koki‘o (Clayi)
NAME:
Hawaiian: Koki‘o
English: Hibiscus
Latin: Hibiscus clayi
FAMILY: Malvaceae
STATUS: Endemic, Endangered, Easily propagated
APPEARANCE:
Bush 4 to 8 meters tall. Grows from 250 to 300 meters in elevation.
Flower: Although similar to koki‘o ‘ula, the flower is smaller and darker red; lipstick red in color.
Leaves: Ovate, dark green to light green immature leaves