Mauna Kea Silversword Plant
Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. sandwicense
High elevations of Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii, 2002
Endangered
species. These rare plants are found at high elevations on the volcanoes
of Hawaii. They exist in desert-like conditions, and are very fragile.
Botanists are attempting to propagate more of these individuals to ensure
their survival. Their remote locations are a blessing, since they have
few visitors.
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