Silversword by nongo
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Description
A world renowned natural masterpiece, the
silversword, is unique to Maui. Another subspecies, a federally listed endangered
species, occurs on the Big Island. Its center
of abundance is Haleakala National Park.
Silverswords have evolved specialized adaptations
to high elevation deserts, for example,
special water-retaining leaves containing
an aloe-like gel, dense layers of white hairs
reflecting away harmful radiation, and a
miraculous ability for their tiny seeds to
germinate in barren volcanic cinders where
temperatures may reach 140 degrees.
Comments (20)
Wow this is so cool and so close, very pretty plant. Excellent capture and job here.
This is really unique...fantastic plant! Excellent shot!!!
Wow...Beautiful Haleakala Silversword. This is an amazing post and capture. Very informative. Thanks.... Love it. Aloha
Beautiful shot! Amazing plant!!
wow, very beautiful......fantastic plant....
je ne connaissais pas cette plante ,belle photo;ce gis vert est tr dicat!!
Very nice macro shot.
An awesome plant - What a cool shot.
Wow, looks like you and sharky are on the same wavelength today. Beautiful close-up and informative text. Can you use it like aloe? I know, you aren't supposed to touch them.
It is a beauty of a Plant....watch the Sheep don't get them....aloha!
a very impressive and interesting close up of this stunning plant! ;o)
wow..great job
a fascinating structure. excellent capture. !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
A so beautiful capture of this sylver plant :)) I hope you shot will help its survival :)) Thanks
Nature is incredibly well-designed for even these harsh environments, with huge changes in temperatures! Excellent shot!
An unusual and beautiful plant. Thanks for the photo and the information. Something new to learn every day.
Awesome shot!!
Beautifully composed & lit - brings out the fine details & textures superbly...
This is an incredible close up of this unique plant!!!! gorgeous!!!!!! love the patterns.
Really fascinating! Masterly captured, Akemi! v and fav