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in Hawaii's wet forests. It is extremely variable and divided into numerous varieties based on leaf shape, and flower color. It can reach a height of 80 feet and diameter of 3 feet or larger. The trunks can be straight or twisted. The bark is light gray becoming rough and thick, and sometimes shaggy. The species is distributed from sea level to the timber line at 8,500 feet. It is most distinguished by its beautiful clusters of red flowers. (6) Rizophora mangle (mangrove). Mangrove has naturalized on protected muddy seashores. Its arching stilt-like roots allow it to spread in shallow salt and brackish water. It is a small evergreen tree up to 33 feet high and 8 inches in diameter. The bark is gray or gray- brown, smooth and thin when young, becoming furrowed and thick on older trees. The wood is hard and very heavy. The fruit supports an attached odd cigar-like seedling that elongates hanging down. (7) Ardisia elliptica (inkberry). Inkberry is a branched shrub up to 13 feet tall. The leaves are alternate and elliptical. The flowers are small, pinkish and star like. The rounded fruits are red when immature, ripening to black. The heartwood is pale brown with conspicuous darker rays showing on all surfaces. The wood is moderately dense and fine textured. It is an invasive species in moist, lowland areas. Ardisia elliptica (inkberry) may be used only for roof purlins as an alternative to specified woods listed in paragraphs (1) through (6). (b) Thatched roofing and siding materials for the hale may be any grass or leaf material grown and harvested in the State of Hawaii. (c) Natural or synthetic cord used for lashing structural members of the hale shall be 400 pound test. Cord used for tying floating purlins and thatched materials shall be 100 pound test. All cord used on the hale shall be shades of green, tan, brown or black. (d) Any hale used for sleeping shall have a battery operated smoke detector installed in the hale. 110-6