Cheirodendron

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Cheirodendron

Description Cheirodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the family of Ericaceae. It is a small tree or shrub found in the Pacific islands such as Hawaii, Fiji, and Samoa. It is also commonly known as ‘ōlapa, and the scientific name means “hand tree” in Greek. The plant can grow up to 30 feet tall, and its leaves are…