'Ohelo 'Ai
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'Ohelo 'Ai
vaccinium reticulatum
The 'Ohelo 'Ai (Vaccinium reticulatum) is a resilient, endemic Hawaiian shrub that thrives in some of the most barren volcanic landscapes on the islands of Maui and Hawaii. Growing low to the ground, this member of the heather family is famous for its colorful, edible berries that range from bright red to yellow and orange. It plays a vital role in local Hawaiian culture and ecology, serving as a pioneer species on fresh lava flows. Historically, this plant is deeply intertwined with Hawaiian mythology, particularly as a sacred offering to Pele, the volcano goddess. Its hardy nature allows it to withstand extreme sun, wind, and nutrient-poor volcanic ash, making it one of the first plants to establish life in newly created lands. Visitors to high-elevation areas like Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park frequently encounter this beautiful and culturally significant plant.
生息地: Found in high-elevation volcanic shrublands, alpine deserts, and open bogs, typically on relatively recent lava flows and ash fields.
外見
This compact, woody shrub typically stands between 10 to 130 centimeters tall, often taking a rounded or prostrate form to shield itself from high-altitude winds. Its small, stiff, rounded leaves are leathery with finely serrated edges, often starting out as a vibrant reddish-pink when young before maturing to dark green. The flowers are small, bell-shaped, and hang downwards, colored in hues of pink, red, or greenish-yellow. The most striking feature is its clusters of fleshy, spherical berries, which showcase brilliant shades of red, yellow, or orange and are dusted with a light, waxy bloom.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Ericales科Ericaceae属Vaccinium
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
In Hawaiian tradition, the berries are sacred to Pele, the goddess of volcanoes, and custom requires offering a branch to her before eating any.
Its species name 'reticulatum' refers to the distinct, net-like pattern of veins visible on its stiff, leathery leaves.
The berries are a primary food source for the Nene, Hawaii's native and endangered state bird.
特殊能力
能力
Volcanic Pioneer
It is exceptionally adapted to colonizing harsh, nutrient-poor volcanic ash and recent lava flows where other plants cannot survive.
能力
Mycorrhizal Partnership
It associates with specialized ericoid mycorrhizal fungi in the soil to maximize nutrient and water uptake in barren volcanic environments.
能力
Extreme Weather Resilience
Its thick, leathery leaves and low stature protect it from intense solar radiation, heavy winds, and freezing alpine temperatures.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 10-150 cm
- 寿命
- 10-50 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water using chlorophyll.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Soil minerals
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Nene
Branta sandvicensis
The endangered Hawaiian goose feeds heavily on the nutritious berries and acts as the primary seed disperser.
mutualism
Iiwi
Drepanis coccinea
Nectar-feeding Hawaiian honeycreepers visit the bell-shaped flowers, pollinating them in the process.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
'Ohelo 'Aiを見分けるには？
'Ohelo 'Aiを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
'Ohelo 'Aiの長さは何ですか？
10-150 cm
'Ohelo 'Aiの寿命は何ですか？
10-50 年
'Ohelo 'Aiは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water using chlorophyll.
'Ohelo 'Aiは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in high-elevation volcanic shrublands, alpine deserts, and open bogs, typically on relatively recent lava flows and ash fields.
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