Queen’s Wreath

Queens Wreath flowers in Hawaii

Queen’s Wreath (Petrea volubilis) is also known as Purple Wreath and Sandpaper Vine. It’s a native of tropical America, though not Hawaii. The plant can take the form of a vine or shrub. This one was more of a shrub. The blooms are prolific and can occur twice a year.

Queens Wreath flowers in Hawaii

10 thoughts on “Queen’s Wreath

  1. naturebackin's avatarnaturebackin

    They are just called petrea here – I had not heard the other two names before, but I fully understand the name sandpaper vine. Being scraped by the rough stems can leave burn-like welts, but the colour is indeed gorgeous.

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