Nehe

Nehe - The books say Nehe is common and it might occur on Oahu coast with a native environment. I've only seen Nehe on Kealia and Kaena point. Nehe is a coastal plant, but can grow at higher elevations.

Background Information

There are 20 endemic species of Nehe. It is part of the melanthera family. 

Nehe | Waihee Sand Dunes on Maui

Location on Maui Waihe'e Coastal Dunes

Nehe

This species of Nehe is called melanthera integrifolia. It is located at Kaena Point. It resembles a small sunflower. Nehe is usually ground cover and rarely grows over a foot in height.

Nehe Native Hawaiian Plant
Nehe Native Hawaiian Plant
Nehe Native Hawaiian Plant
Nehe Native Hawaiian Plant

Nehe

This species of Nehe is called melanthera remyi. It is the size of a shrub. The location was near the coast but on the hiking trail. Some Nehe look similar to Ko'oko'olau and it is easy to make that mistake. 

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