Haleakala Sandalwood (Santalum haleakalae)

Family: Santalaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Santalum haleakalae or commonly known as Haleakala Sandalwood or Lilahi is an evergreen flowering shrub or tree growing 2-4 m in height and 20 cm in bole diameter. It has a dense crown. It is hemi-parasitic like other species in the Santalum genus. It is mixed with other plants for medicinal uses particularly in the treatment of venereal diseases, sores, dandruff and head lice.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - tasty. The scarcity of seeds, and their high value for propagation, makes their use as food somewhat inappropriate. — The scarcity of seeds, and their high value for propagation, makes their use as food somewhat inappropriate.

Habitat & North American Range

Restricted to scattered areas in the subalpine shrub land on dry slopes, especially in foggy areas; at elevations from 1,900 - 2,700 metres. (Zone 9)