`Akulikuli

`Akulikuli is a succulent, herbaceous, fleshy, low spreading plant with many branches that root at the nodes. It has very succulent green leaves with bright red stems and purplish pink flowers. These plants are similar to portulaca in appearance and are easily propagated. They are found on all Hawai'ian Islands as well as other islands in the Pacific. They grow on both rocky and sandy beaches or around estuaries and marshes .

Traditional Cultural Uses

• The flowers as well as the leaves and branches can be strung into lei
• The leaves are slightly salty in taste and can be eaten