Pluchea carolinensis

(Jacq.) G.Don (1839)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Pluchea

marsh fleabane, sourbush

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Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Wind

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Hort. Brit.: 350 (1839)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:351 (Ku, Mi, FF, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H [as P. symphytifolia]); Khan & Jarvis 1989:661/Wagner & Herbst 1995:16 (P. symphytifolia misapplied = P. carolinensis); Wood & LeGrande 2006:20 (Le); Starr et al. 2001/Herbst 6263 BISH (Ku†, 1979); Starr & Martz 1999/Herbst 6240 BISH (FF†, 1978)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Pluchea carolinensis Chain-of-Craters Rd., at 1974 lava flow, north of Puhimau Crater, near Lua Manu Crater Common on roadside. Preserved_Specimen Suffrutescent herb 1 m tall, flowers purplish. Fosberg, F.R. 56730 Hawaii BISH 1977-03-21
2 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; 1050 Vineyard St Cultivated in front yard. Preserved_Specimen Fastigiate, shrub with many stems, 3.5 cm x 5 cm. St.John, H. 20317 Oahu BISH 1942-09-23
3 Pluchea carolinensis Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range Cenchrus ciliaris grassland with scattered Leucaena leucocephala and Pithecellobium dulce. Preserved_Specimen 1.3 m tall shrub covering a 2 x 2 m area. Flowers and fruit BISH staff 33 Oahu BISH 2021-04-30
4 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; 1788 Ala Moana Blvd On recent coral fill. Preserved_Specimen Mirikitani, C.H. 1 Oahu BISH 1931-10-23
5 Pluchea carolinensis along the side of the dirt road that runs through the Nanawale Forest Reserve. The forest reserve is in the Puna district of the island of Hawaii The plant is very common along the side of the road and in the areas that are open to sunlight. Preserved_Specimen The plant was approximately 6 ft. tall. Yoshida, L. 79.002 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
6 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; North of Ala Moana Park In sand dredged from Kewalo Basin. Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-05-25
7 Pluchea carolinensis Paokalani islet, 150 m offshore of Honokea Stream, 270x85 m Lantana camara, Pluchea carolinensis, Osteomeles anthyllidifolia, Schiedea globosa, Chenopodium oahuense, Cocculus orbiculatus, Eragrostis variabilis, Plectranthus parviflorus, Dodonaea viscosa, Psydrax odorata, Chamaesyce celastroides Preserved_Specimen 2 m shrub; branches brown, ascending Wood, K.R. 11229 Hawaii BISH 2005-04-14
8 Pluchea carolinensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District The area is exposed to moderate sunlight. Preserved_Specimen Kubo, R. 2 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-07
9 Pluchea carolinensis Hwy. 46, 8 mi E of Kaunakakai In association with Prosopis, Leucaena, Desmanthus & grasses. Preserved_Specimen Stem base to 3 in diameter. Leaves oblong, w/wooly tomentum with charisteristic sour smell. Ishikawa, S. 140 Molokai BISH 1972-08-31
10 Pluchea carolinensis NW Lanai, along Hwy 44, Near beach. Near the beach, growing under Kiawe thickets. Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 3 m tall, leaves oblong to 10 cm long, white tomentose, margins entire or slightly wavy, flowering heads white. Spence, G. 354 Lanai BISH 1973-10-23
11 Pluchea carolinensis Hulopoe Gulch, head of, at Munro Trail Open rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28566 Lanai BISH 1963-08-11
12 Pluchea carolinensis Chain of Craters Rd. about 23.3 mi toward Kalapa- na from intersection with Crater Rim Rd.; 1.6 mi before Ka- moamoa picnic area, or 8 mi before Queens Bath On NW wide of road near a road pulloff in Heteropogon grass-land. Preserved_Specimen Shrub about 1.5 m tall. Newell, C.L. 974 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-24
13 Pluchea carolinensis Beach east of Barbers Point At top of beach at edge of Prosopis forest. Preserved_Specimen Rounded shrub 1.5 m. tall, heads pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 29520 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
14 Pluchea carolinensis Puuhonua o Honaunau Along coastal and inland trail. Preserved_Specimen Trail through scrub area with predominantly exotic vegetation. Higashino, P.K. 10253 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-07
15 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu District, Koko Head Scattered throughout area. Preserved_Specimen Flowers in rainy season. Bruegmann, M.M. 146 Oahu BISH 1985-05-05
16 Pluchea carolinensis Kahana, Waikane-Schofield Trail Wet forest, along trail. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m. tall. Fosberg, F.R. 10801 Oahu BISH 1935-02-10
17 Pluchea carolinensis Oahu Forest NWR, Koa ridge, above Mililani Mauka. Site of October 30, 2023 fire.On ridge, edge of burned area, full sun, moist, formerly dominated by uluhe. Associated; Miconia crenata, Acacia koa, Trema orientale, Falcataria falcata, Dianella sandwicensis, Budleja asiatica, Cecropia obtusifolia, Rubus rosifolius. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pink, leaves fragrant. Arthur, K. 44 Oahu BISH 2025-02-10
18 Pluchea carolinensis near junction of P Puna Coast trail with Keauhou trail In open dry area. Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 872 Hawaii BISH 1974-07-01
19 Pluchea carolinensis Wahiawa mountains On steep slope above stream confluence on S face of main peak N of Wahiawa stream. With Tetraplasandra oahuensis, Metrosideros polymorpha, Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium, Cyanea kahiliensis, Broussaisia, Perrottetia, Clidemia hirta, Kadua affinis. Preserved_Specimen Weedy shrub, 2 m tall. Purple inflorescence. Establishing in more open area. Trauernicht, C. 698 Kauai BISH 2009-01-22
20 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1672 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
21 Pluchea carolinensis Green Island. Near diesel dump Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2802 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-15
22 Pluchea carolinensis Lawai Valley, Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden Preserved_Specimen Florets white; plant odoriferous. Herbst, D.R. 2261 Kauai BISH 1971-12-22
23 Pluchea carolinensis Puna, 1955 Iilewa lava flow Preserved_Specimen Mueller-Dombois, D. 13106 Hawaii BISH 1956-03-24
24 Pluchea carolinensis Keauhou Ranch, Kau district. Near Puu oo road Preserved_Specimen 3 ft. shrub. Flowers pink. Davis, J. 189 Hawaii BISH 1980-01-08
25 Pluchea carolinensis Near Pupukea-Paumalu Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen 4 ft. high. Wilbur, R.L. 425 Oahu BISH 1948-01-25
26 Pluchea carolinensis Kokee State Park, near Kokee Rd. at head of Awaawapuhi Trail Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5026 Kauai BISH 1983-08-28
27 Pluchea carolinensis along Halape beach some distance west from shelter Preserved_Specimen Shrub ca. 2-3 m. tall. Herat, T. 849 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-20
28 Pluchea carolinensis Mokuauia Islet, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Scattered about the middle of the island. Starr, F. 502224 Oahu BISH 2007-02-22
29 Pluchea carolinensis Along road leading to Kaluanui Valley Preserved_Specimen Weed. Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
30 Pluchea carolinensis Kahana Valley Preserved_Specimen shrub to 2-3 m; odor somewhat like camphor; flowers white Annable, C.R. 3103 Oahu BISH 1996-11-04
31 Pluchea carolinensis Keehi Lagoon, Coconut Island Preserved_Specimen Shrub with gray-green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 6151 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
32 Pluchea carolinensis Waihoi Valley, N side In open area with Sacciolepis indica. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 164 Maui BISH 1972-07-26
33 Pluchea carolinensis Haleakala National Park, Leg 10, south slope on open cinder slope Preserved_Specimen Gagné, B.H. 3052 Maui BISH 1991-04-15
34 Pluchea carolinensis Green Island. Along road from plane parking strip to barracks Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2279 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-16
35 Pluchea carolinensis Kailua Bay, Popoia Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6019 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
36 Pluchea carolinensis Poamoho Trail Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 54 Oahu BISH 1955-11-20
37 Pluchea carolinensis Keauhou Ranch, Kau District. Near Puu oo Road Preserved_Specimen 3 ft. shrub. Flowers pink. Davis, J. 189 Hawaii BISH 1980-01-08
38 Pluchea carolinensis East Maui, Makawao District, Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, On the point at Pohaku Paea Preserved_Specimen Arborescent composite with clustered heads; pale pink inflorescences. Abbott, I.A. 91.55 Maui BISH 1991-03-06
39 Pluchea carolinensis Keehi Lagoon, Kahakaaulana Island[=Sand Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6074 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
40 Pluchea carolinensis Laupahoehoe Gulch Preserved_Specimen Sohmer, S.H. 6252 Hawaii BISH 1970-01-03
41 Pluchea carolinensis Keomuku, near Hawaiian church Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28592 Lanai BISH 1963-07-31
42 Pluchea carolinensis Kanaha Pond Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2530 Maui BISH 1986-02-26
43 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1657 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
44 Pluchea carolinensis Laie, W of Poamoho Trail Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10109 Oahu BISH 1935-08-25
45 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Svihla, A. French Frigate Shoals BISH 1956-02-11
46 Pluchea carolinensis Kaena Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1958-05-03
47 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Rainwater, H.I. French Frigate Shoals BISH 1955-10-30
48 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; John Ena Road Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Oahu BISH 1934-07-12
49 Pluchea carolinensis Halawa Trail at divide Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Oahu BISH 1946-01-01
50 Pluchea carolinensis Ridge between Kahana and Waikane Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Oahu BISH 1937-03-14
51 Pluchea carolinensis Sand Island, NW side Arid, sandy, disturbed area. Preserved_Specimen Erect, odorous shrub about 10 ft. tall with whitish flowers. Herbst, D.R. 664 Oahu BISH 1967-10-19
52 Pluchea carolinensis Keawanui Bay, W of Pelekunu Bay On rocky cliffs with Pandanus, Aleurites & Furcraea. Preserved_Specimen Large shrub 3 m. tall, stems brittle, flowers pink in bud. Lorence, D.H. 5409 Molokai BISH 1987-07-30
53 Pluchea carolinensis Na Pali coast, foot trail from Kee Beach to Kala- lau Valley, to 3 miles in Coastal cliffs with secondary vegetation and low native remnants including Metrosideros and Chamaesyce. Naturalized, common along trail. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m tall, foliage aromatic, flowers pale pink. Lorence, D.H. 5114 Kauai BISH 1987-03-11
54 Pluchea carolinensis Laie Trail, Kahawainui-Ihiihi Ridge Wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 3 m. tall. Fosberg, F.R. 14233 Oahu BISH 1937-07-24
55 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; Waikiki On coral plain. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m, flowers lilac. Christophersen, E. 3652 Oahu BISH 1932-01-31
56 Pluchea carolinensis Near Barbers Point On arid limestone plain near sea. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 5588 Oahu BISH 1932-05-08
57 Pluchea carolinensis Puu Ku Common. Forming a dense thicket on the summit, a couple scattered individuals beyond that. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6042204 Maui BISH 2006-04-22
58 Pluchea carolinensis S. Hilo, Waiakea, junction of Kulani & 15 3/4 Rd Along roadside. Preserved_Specimen 3 m. St.John, H. 22361 Hawaii BISH 1946-12-24
59 Pluchea carolinensis Kaalualu Bay near South Point On lava rock, in association with Scaevola. Preserved_Specimen Shrub about 1 m high, flowers greenish-brown, pappus white. Whistler, W.A. 2 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
60 Pluchea carolinensis Limahuli, Haena Wet gulch in good sun, near stream. With Kukui, Java Plum & guava. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 2 m tall, flowers dry, small, in heads. Earle, E. 17 Kauai BISH 1972-04-06
61 Pluchea carolinensis Manana (Rabbit) Island, on outer SW slope Wind-whipped. Preserved_Specimen One shrub, Lamoureux, C.H. 2577 Oahu BISH 1964-02-29
62 Pluchea carolinensis Nawiliwili, east of State Pier On sandy soil with Prosopis, Acacia farnesiana, Cenchrus echinatus. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2348 Kauai BISH 1963-04-14
63 Pluchea carolinensis Waianae Mountains, E of Makaiwa gulch Abandoned pineapple field. Preserved_Specimen Single large bush, 2 m. tall. Fosberg, V.O. 109 Oahu BISH 1937-02-05
64 Pluchea carolinensis Green Island Shrub scattered throughout the island.Not common. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6263 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
65 Pluchea carolinensis Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen King, W. 0.3008 Lehua Rock BISH 1965-05-04
66 Pluchea carolinensis Kawainui Marsh, 1.5 miles from Pali Hwy. on Quarry Rd Along roadside. Common along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 73.2 Oahu BISH 1976-02-12
67 Pluchea carolinensis Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 0.5 mi S of Naulu, Kealamomo Occasional at base of low cliff on pahoehoe lava. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m tall, aromatic. Fosberg, F.R. 46027 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-19
68 Pluchea carolinensis Kipapa Trail, off trail, S of trail, third drainage E of Puu Kamana, W bank wet lowland forest; Metrosideros, Acacia, Dicranopteris, Psidium cattleianum Preserved_Specimen ~2 m shrub; buds, flowers Reynolds, L.S. 130 Oahu BISH 2006-06-10
69 Pluchea carolinensis Lua Kealialalo In shade of Prosopis pallida trees with numerous species of introduced plants such as Panicum maximum and Bidens pilosa. Preserved_Specimen Shrub about 3' tall, no flowers. Cuddihy, L.W. 352 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
70 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; Kakaako Coral fill. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m. tall, heads purplish. Very common. Fosberg, F.R. 27099 Oahu BISH 1946-10-05
71 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Common in gravel and sand on north side of runway. Preserved_Specimen A height of about 5 ft.in flower and fruit. Long, C.R. 2510 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1964-09-28
72 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; Ala Moana Blvd Coral fill. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m. tall. Fosberg, F.R. 12227 Oahu BISH 1935-07-11
73 Pluchea carolinensis Lehua Rock grassland, herbland; Cenchrus ciliaris, Setaria verticillata, Portulaca oleracea, Jacquemontia ovalifolia, Pluchea indica, Pluchea carolinensis, Ageratum conyzoides, Chenopodium murale, Waltheria indica, Cenchrus echinatus, Cloris virgata Preserved_Specimen 1.5-2 m shrub; diffuse branches brown or light to medium green; leaves succulent light green Wood, K.R. 11546 Lehua Rock BISH 2005-10-07
74 Pluchea carolinensis W Maui, Kahului, by Kahana Pond, near junction of Rtes 36 and 361 Low, open, weedy ground. Preserved_Specimen Shrub, 5 ' tall. Cooperrider, T.S. 11097 Maui BISH 1970-02-16
75 Pluchea carolinensis Lehua Rock Weathered cinder cone with scattered to dense vegetation; Pluchea indica the dominant shrub with herb layer a mixture of native (Jacquemontia, Sicyos, Panicum, Waltheria) and alien species (Cenchrus spp., Gnaphalium, Ageratum, Sonchus) species. Preserved_Specimen Shrub of 3 ft.; leaves semi-glossy medium green above, grey-green below; flower buds pale green. Flynn, T.W. 4858 Lehua Rock BISH 1992-01-10
76 Pluchea carolinensis Mokuleia side of Kaena Point On beach strand. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1 m high. Gagné, W.C. 618 Oahu BISH 1971-01-09
77 Pluchea carolinensis W Maui, Wailuku District, near Kupaa Gulch, along Kahekili Hwy Along roadside with Lantana, Psidium & grasses. Preserved_Specimen Large shrub to 12 ' height. Nagata, K.M. 904 Maui BISH 1971-10-26
78 Pluchea carolinensis Honolulu; Foster Gardens nursery In greenhouse. Preserved_Specimen Plant 5'6 tall. Lyon, H.L. 280 Oahu BISH 1935-02-20
79 Pluchea carolinensis Keaukaha, at end of Nene St With Melastoma, Psidium, Ardisia, Pandanus & grasses on pahoehoe lava. Preserved_Specimen Weedy shrub attaining 6', leaves wooly, oblong-ovate, flowers lilac or white, plants emitting strong odor. Ishikawa, S. 204 Hawaii BISH 1973-01-11
80 Pluchea carolinensis Kalaupapa; Kauhako crater, SW zone trail through ohe makai-halapepe forest; rim, open Preserved_Specimen erect perennial herb Wysong, M.L. 526 Molokai BISH 2004-12-08
81 Pluchea carolinensis Kapapa, Oahu. In center of islet In center of islet where ironwood was cut. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Starr, F. 5041827 Oahu BISH 2005-04-18
82 Pluchea carolinensis W. side of Waimea Canyon, above Keanapahu On eroded steep slope. Preserved_Specimen Few tufts. St.John, H. 22975 Kauai BISH 1947-12-23
83 Pluchea carolinensis Kailua At foot of mountains, along a fence, near road, near habitation. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 3 m. tall. Flowers pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 12257 Oahu BISH 1935-09-30
84 Pluchea carolinensis 1 mile N of Makua Beach Roadside and arid hills with Prosopis pallida, Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia farnesiana, Desmanthus virgatus, Atriplex semibaccata. Preserved_Specimen 1 m tall. Iltis, H.H. 234 Oahu BISH 1967-07-01
85 Pluchea carolinensis Kailua, Kawainui Marsh Dike. North end, Near Kaha Park and Kainui Canal Upper bank above canal, near soccer field-Kaha Park. Mesic to wet soil. Preserved_Specimen Very large shrub (10' tall, 10 ' wide), many branches, all in bloom. Crago, L.M. 2005040 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
86 Pluchea carolinensis Pearl Harbor, Dillingham Blvd Saline flat. Preserved_Specimen Bush 2 m. tall; flowers pale pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 12229 Oahu BISH 1935-07-13
87 Pluchea carolinensis Tern Islet Occasional shrub, expecially on SE half of island. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6240 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
88 Pluchea carolinensis Waimano Trail Wet forest, growing near path. Preserved_Specimen Shrub. Nishimoto, M. Oahu BISH 1945-05-13
89 Pluchea carolinensis Molokini Islet Occasional. Scattered plants. Preserved_Specimen The tallest and most robust plants on the islet, reaching a couple meters in height and diameter. Starr, F. 6040516 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
90 Pluchea carolinensis Barking Sands, Pacific Missile Range Facility, U. S. Navy, between Kokole Pt. and base housing On low, coastal sand dunes, in Dodonaea shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2692 Kauai BISH 1988-01-15
91 Pluchea carolinensis Limahuli, Haena Wet gulch in good sun, near stream. With Kukui, Java Plum & guava. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 2 m tall, flowers dry, small, in heads. Earle, E. 17 Kauai BISH 1972-04-06
92 Pluchea carolinensis Pouhala Marsh, Waipahu Along upper banks of stream along back side of Pouhala, at back enterance. Soil rock, damp to dry. Shubs growing at top and down to edge of water. Preserved_Specimen Erect shrub, leaves light greyish-blueish, densely tomentose, lighter on (pale) on backside. Pink flowers in cyme-like clusters, flat on top. Crago, L.M. 2005031 Oahu BISH 2005-01-24
93 Pluchea carolinensis Lower Nanwale Forest Reserve Roadside vegetation. Common on the R.R. ave throughout the sight. Occurs in assoc. with Andropogon, Brachiaria, Stachytarpheta, and all other exotics. Grows in full sun to partial sun on well drained soils. Preserved_Specimen Croft, L.K. 790023 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-23
94 Pluchea carolinensis Halalii Lake, S border Subsaline or arid flats. Preserved_Specimen Weed, 2 m tall. St.John, H. 22737 Niihau BISH 1947-08-12
95 Pluchea carolinensis Puna, Kamoamoa On the coast. Preserved_Specimen Shrub. Stone, B.C. 2851 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-20
96 Pluchea carolinensis Honouliuli, near U.S.C.G.S. Magnetic Station Ewa coral plan, dry coral flat. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m. tall. Fosberg, F.R. 12809 Oahu BISH 1936-01-12
97 Pluchea carolinensis Near radar reflector tower On lagoon edge. Preserved_Specimen Clay, H.F. Kure Atoll BISH 1959-12-03
98 Pluchea carolinensis E central part of island between Kaulana gulch and base of Moaula Growing in Andropogon pertusus grassland. Preserved_Specimen Shrub about 4' tall, flowers and pappus brownish white. Cuddihy, L.W. 420 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
99 Pluchea carolinensis W side of Hualalai, E of Honokohau on Koloko Dr Forest margin. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 2 m.; plants peppery aromatic, flowers whitish. Lammers, T.G. 5443 Hawaii BISH 1983-09-05
100 Pluchea carolinensis along Puna Coast trail In crack. Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 873 Hawaii BISH 1974-07-01
101 Pluchea carolinensis Waihoi Valley, N side In open area with Sacciolepis indica. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 2611 Maui BISH 1972-07-23
102 Pluchea carolinensis Kahana Valley Common near marshes. Tree - like shrub. Preserved_Specimen A compositae with alternate inverted - ovate leaves. Elia, H.V.K. 17 Oahu BISH 1971-02-20
103 Pluchea carolinensis Hilo wharf Also seen at Reed's Bay. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, V.O. 63 Hawaii BISH 1936-08-14
104 Pluchea carolinensis Polihale State Park Along beach. In open near Prosopis forest. Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 1.5 m tall. Leaves oblong, to 10 cm long; white tomentose; margins entire to wavey. Flowers white. Spence, G. 106 Kauai BISH 1972-11-08
105 Pluchea carolinensis Niumalu Flat; Niumalu Park at Nawiliwili Bay With Pluchea indica and P. x fosbergii. Preserved_Specimen Shrub of 1.5 m. Flynn, T.W. 2140 Kauai BISH 1987-04-03
106 Pluchea carolinensis Laie Pupukea; Eucalyptus Grove Preserved_Specimen Kingsley, L. 38 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
107 Pluchea carolinensis Awehi Stream above Hilo Open wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m tall. Fosberg, F.R. 10509 Hawaii BISH 1933-12-07
108 Pluchea carolinensis 4.5 to 5 miles onto Waimano Trail Rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Erect herb of about 2 m., flowers purple to brown. Bryan Jr., E.H. 1534 Oahu BISH 1941-03-23