Argyroxiphium kauense, the Mauna Loa Silversword, is a rare, endangered plant endemic to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. This striking rosette-forming perennial is characterized by its silvery, sword-shaped leaves and a spectacular,…
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mauna Loa Silversword (Argyroxiphium kauense)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Argyroxiphium |
| Species | Argyroxiphium kauense |
Similar in genus Argyroxiphium
