Argyroxiphium sandwicense
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Argyroxiphium sandwicense, the Hawaiʻi silversword, or hinahina[2] is a species of silversword. It is endemic to Hawaii. The two subspecies are separated by geography.[3] Both subspecies are rare, threatened and federally protected.
- Haleakala silversword (A. sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum) is found on the mountain Haleakalā on the island of Maui at elevations above 2,100 m (6,900 ft). It is a federally listed threatened species.
- Mauna Kea silversword (A. sandwicense subsp. sandwicense) is found on the mountain Mauna Kea on the Hawaii Island at elevations above 2,600 m (8,500 ft). It is a federally listed endangered species. As few as 40 individuals are left.[4]
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Argyroxiphium sandwicense | |
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Haleakala silversword (A. sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Argyroxiphium |
Species: | A. sandwicense |
Binomial name | |
Argyroxiphium sandwicense | |
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