Round chaff flower (Achyranthes splendens)
Description
Achyranthes splendens (-Ewa hinahina; also called Maui chaff flower, round chaff flower, round-leaf chaff flower, or round-leaved chaff flower) is a species of flowering plant in the pigweed family, Amaranthaceae, that is endemic to Hawai-i. Its natural habitats are dry forests, low shrublands, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Amaranthaceae
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Genus: Achyranthes
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