Kauai Pricklyash (Zanthoxylum kauaense)
Description
Zanthoxylum kauaense, commonly known as A-e or Kaua-i pricklyash, is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It usually inhabits mixed mesic forests at elevations of 300-1,980 m (980-6,500 ft), but can also be found in dry and wet forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Sapindales
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Family: Rutaceae
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Genus: Zanthoxylum
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