Argyroxiphium caligini, the ʻEke silversword, is a rare, critically endangered plant endemic to the upper slopes of Haleakalā volcano on Maui, Hawaii. This striking member of the Asteraceae family is characterized by its silvery, sword-shaped leaves and a tall, flowering…
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Argyroxiphium |
| Species | Argyroxiphium caligini |
Similar in genus Argyroxiphium
