Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata (Amaranthaceae)

Species description or overview

Taxonomy & nomenclature

Federal endangered/threatened status

Cultivation & propagation

In the Garden: Coastal plants have evolved for survival
Coastal plants well adapted to landscape use are the topic of this Rick Barboza column (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features, 10/1/2004).

In the Garden: Ahinahina grows to 6 feet and is silvery
Ahinahina (Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata), adaptated to living in extremely sunny and/or hot areas, is the topic of this Rick Barboza column (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features, 10/19/2007).

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 03 November 2009 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.