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Neneleau (Rhus sandwicensis)

Description

Rhus sandwicensis, commonly known as neneleau, neleau or Hawaiian sumac, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It is small tree, reaching a height of 4.5-7.5 m (15-25 ft) and a trunk diameter of 10-30 cm (3.9-11.8 in). Neneleau inhabits dry, coastal mesic, mixed mesic and wet forests at elevations of 180-610 m (590-2,000 ft) on all main islands.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Sapindales

            • Family: Anacardiaceae

              • Genus: Rhus