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Scientific Name: Styphelia
Species: tamiameiae
Indigenous, confused with introduced Australian Tea plant that looks like pukiawe
Ancient uses: Berries eaten by Nene goose, wood used for kapa anvils, modify mana in a person in most cases reduce it.
Modern uses:
Appearance
Shrub
Height: 6-24 inches tall
Flower: Small, purple center, white petals
Leaves: Small, oval like needle leaves
Fruit: Red and White
All in the same area on Hawaii Loa Ridge, different color berries
White berries
Pink berries
Purple berries
Source
Hall, 47-48
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