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Nicandra physalodes

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Nicandra physalodes

As recorded: Nicandra physalodes (L.) Gaertn.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Solanales › Solanaceae

Collected by: Abbott, I.A.; Norris, F.M.Isabelle Abbott →F.M. Norris →
Collector number: 91.63
Date: March 6, 1991
Locality: Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Makena-Keoneoio road
Island: Maui
Region: Hawaii, United States
Elevation: 13 m
Identified by: Norris, F.M.
Record type: Preserved specimen

43 Bishop specimens of Nicandra physalodes · collected 1909–2008Species page ›

Nicandra physalodes observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1991. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 62 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-06-10.

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-06-10

2026-06-10

Kula

(c) fuzzyjn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-06-10

2026-06-10

Kula

(c) fuzzyjn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-04-25

2026-04-25

Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI, USA

(c) maddy_wilkens, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-04-09

2026-04-09

Baldwin Ave, Pāʻia, HI, US

(c) Celina Day, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-03-16

2026-03-16

Koko Kai Pl, East Honolulu, HI, US

(c) Mike Butler, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Nicandra physalodes observed 2026-03-13

2026-03-13

S Kihei Rd, Kīhei, HI, US

(c) John Starmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Nicandra physalodes. BISH 597969. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956278340. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/597969.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 5956278340 ↗
Data license: CC_BY_NC_4_0
Last harvested October 26, 2026