Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:54:56 +0000

Haleakula Silversword

On a visit to Maui just last week, I had the honor of seeing the most amazing plant ever. It only exists in the crater of Haleakula, which is the dormant volcano that dominates the east side of the island. The following is the great description on the national park website: "The silvery hairs, fleshy leaves, and low-growing rosette form of the Haleakalā silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp.