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Argyroxiphium ×kai
Argyroxiphium ×kai (Forbes) D.D. Keck
Silversword
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Argyroxiphium caliginis var. kai
USDA Symbol: ARKA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
Natural hybrid of Argyroxiphium caliginis and A. grayanum.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIBibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Argyroxiphium ×kai in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Argyroxiphium ×kai in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Argyroxiphium ×kai
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-13Research By: CBR