endemic plants

Gerald McCormak, CINHT,

Map depicting the names of the Half-flower different islands of the Cook Islands

One of the most widespread and conspicuous coastal shrubs in the Cook Islands has bright green, fleshy, hand-sized leaves; small white flowers, and grape-sized white fruit. The English name Half-flower (Scaevola taccada), although not widely used, refers to the fact that the petals are restricted to one half of the flower. Continue reading →