ON THIS PLANT
Portulaca sclerocarpa is a rare species of flowering plant in the purslane family known by the common names 'ihi makole and po`e. It is endemic to the Hawaiian islands, where it is known only from the island of Hawaii and an islet off of Lanai. Ten occurrences exist for a total of over 1000 individuals. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en 'ihi makole en Po'e