Kauai Blacksnakeroot
Sanicula kauaiensis
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Sanicula
- Species:
- Sanicula kauaiensis
- USDA Symbol:
- SAKA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained volcanic soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Kauai, prefers undisturbed habitats