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)
Apophis906
Wow this is so cool and so close, very pretty plant. Excellent capture and job here.
Sekadhar
This is really unique...fantastic plant! Excellent shot!!!
sharky_
Wow...Beautiful Haleakala Silversword. This is an amazing post and capture. Very informative. Thanks.... Love it. Aloha
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Beautiful shot! Amazing plant!!
vlaaitje
wow, very beautiful......fantastic plant....
DELMUR
je ne connaissais pas cette plante ,belle photo;ce gis vert est tr dicat!!
drawbridgephoto
Very nice macro shot.
BMWilliams
An awesome plant - What a cool shot.
TwoPynts
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.
Tedz
It is a beauty of a Plant....watch the Sheep don't get them....aloha!
sossy
a very impressive and interesting close up of this stunning plant! ;o)
SoulSearcherr
wow..great job
logiloglu
a fascinating structure. excellent capture. !!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
chantal-france
A so beautiful capture of this sylver plant :)) I hope you shot will help its survival :)) Thanks
jcv2
Nature is incredibly well-designed for even these harsh environments, with huge changes in temperatures! Excellent shot!
kansas
An unusual and beautiful plant. Thanks for the photo and the information. Something new to learn every day.
DIANE603
Awesome shot!!
eyeland
Beautifully composed & lit - brings out the fine details & textures superbly...
looksee
This is an incredible close up of this unique plant!!!! gorgeous!!!!!! love the patterns.
Akinom
Really fascinating! Masterly captured, Akemi! v and fav