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Achyranthes splendens var. atollensis
Achyranthes splendens Mart. ex Moq. var. atollensis (H. St. John) Govaerts
Hawaii Chaff Flower, Hawaii Chaff-flower
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Synonym(s): Achyranthes atollensis
USDA Symbol: ACSPA2
USDA Native Status: HI (N), PB (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Low elevation open, dry forests, open talus or rocky slopes and coralline plains.
Web Reference
Webref 49 - Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (2020) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryAdditional resources
USDA: Find Achyranthes splendens var. atollensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Achyranthes splendens var. atollensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-19Research By: CBR