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Dwarf iliau Asteraceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauaʻi only) Endangered Kauaʻi (Cultivated)  Pua kala (Argemone glauca) is pictured center right. Regarding this plant: Even with the toxic background, the early Hawaiians used the bright yellow sap (latex) and seeds medicinally for toothache pain, neuralgia (nerve pain), and ulcers. The sap only was used for warts.  See Wilkesia hobdyi at: nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Wilkesia_gymnoxiphium  See Argemone glauca at: nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Argemone_glauca