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Original source: Plants of Hawaii, Image 991130-1186 from http://www.hear.org/starr/plants/images/image/?q=991130-1186
Author: Forest & Kim Starr
Original source: Plants of Hawaii, Image 991130-1186 from http://www.hear.org/starr/plants/images/image/?q=991130-1186
Author: Forest & Kim Starr
Eke silversword
The ?Eke Silversword is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. It is found only in two bogs in West Maui, Hawai?i. The species is threatened by damage to the bogs by rooting feral pigs, but the main population at ?Eke Crater is now protected by fencing.Argyroxiphium caliginis is endemic to West Maui. Known from two subpopulations. The total population has a restricted area of occupancy and less than 1,000 mature individuals. Geographic Range - Range Description: Argyroxiphium caliginis is endemic to West Maui. Known from two subpopulations. The total population has a restricted area of occupancy and less than 1,000 mature individuals. Countries: Native:United States (Hawaiian Is. More