brighamiabrighamia
genusgenusDistinctive succulent plants native to Hawaii, characterized by thick stems topped with clusters of long, narrow leaves. These unusual plants developed their unique bottle-shaped form through evolution on steep, windswept coastal cliffs.
Etymology
The genus was named after William Tufts Brigham, the first director of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum in Hawaii, who contributed significantly to Hawaiian natural history studies.
Interesting fact!
These plants were historically pollinated by a now-extinct species of hawk moth, leading botanists to hand-pollinate the remaining wild specimens to prevent their extinction.
