Schiedea membranacea

Description:

Papery or Membranous schiedeaCaryophyllaceae (Pink family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)NatureServe: Critically ImperiledOahu (Cultivated)Female flowerSchiedea is a Hawaiian endemic genus of 34 species--all of which are considered vulnerable, rare, or endangered, with a few extinct.Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4999656886/in/photostream/EtymologyThe generic name Schiedea is named in honor of Christian J. Schiede (1798-1836), German-born physician who collected in Mexico.The specific epithet membrancea means membrane or parchment, referring to the leaves.nativeplants.hawaii.edu