Myrsine mezii

{{Short description|Species of tree}}

{{Speciesbox

|status = CR

|status_system = IUCN3.1

|status_ref = {{cite iucn |author=Heintzman, S. |author2=Nyberg, B. |author3=Wood, K. |date=2020 |title=Myrsine mezii |volume=2020 |page=e.T30943A83803774 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T30943A83803774.en |access-date=17 November 2021}}

|genus = Myrsine

|species = mezii

|authority = Hosaka

}}

Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood,{{PLANTS|id=MYME2|taxon=Myrsine mezii|accessdate=15 July 2015}} is a species of tree in the primrose family. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

There are two remaining populations of this tree for a total of just five individuals. One of the populations is made up of a single tree which is in poor condition.USFWS. [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-04-13/pdf/2010-1904.pdf#page=1 Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule.] Federal Register April 13, 2010.

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