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Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. macrocephalum
Ahinahina
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Photographer: Eric White
ID: 0000 0000 0314 1003 (2014-03-10)Copyright © 2014 Eric White
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date of photo Mar 4, 2014
location
Haleakala National Park (Hawaii, Maui (Hawaiian Islands), US)family
Asteraceae
plant community Alpine cinder deserts on Haleakala above 2100mnotes Genus endemic to Hawaiian Islands; this subspecies endemic to Haleakala on East Maui. This species differs in having very thick floccose-silk 'hair' which completely hides the surface. Probably the most famous member of the Silversword alliance (over 50 species, subsp., variations endemic to Hawaii and classic example of Adaptive Radiation). This subspecies is listed as Threatened.camera Nikon D80 Nikkor 60mm
photo category: Plant - shrub
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Ahinahina (photographer)
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