Image of hillside clermontia

Description:

Endangered rare plant endemic to east Maui and the Big Island, Hawaii. I have also seen this species planted in Puu Makaala State Forest Natural Area Reserve near Volcano Village. Elevation at the Hakalau greenhouse was around 6300ft/1921m. The long, curved tube of the flowers of this plant co-evolved with the bills of some of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers. These plants are an important part of the forest at the Hakalau Refuge set aside to help protect the rare Hawaiian forest birds.