Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SCAEVOLA Linnaeus, Mant. Pl. 145. 1771, nom. cons.
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TYPE: Scaevola lobelia Murray, nom. illegit. (Lobelia plumieri Linnaeus; Scaevola Plumieri (Linnaeus) Vahl) Substitute name for Lobelia Miller 1754, non Linnaeus 1753.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scaevola plumieri | BEACHBERRY; INKBERRY; GULLFEED | Native Threatened-State FACU (NWPL) | |
| Scaevola taccada | BEACH NAUPAKA | Not Native Y |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves 5-10 cm long, usually held stiff and mostly straight, thick and succulent, the midvein often disappearing around mid-blade, lateral veins scarcely evident; inflorescence of 1-3(5) flowers; calyx lobes to 1 mm long; fruit black
1. Leaves 9-25 cm long, lax and recurved, rather membranaceous, the midvein extending nearly throughout blade, lateral veins often discernible; inflorescence of 1-15 flowers; calyx lobes 3-5 mm long; fruit white to yellowish white