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Tetramolopium capillare

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Asteraceae

Tribe
  
Astereae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Asterales

Subfamily
  
Asteroideae

Genus
  
Tetramolopium

Similar
  
Tetramolopium rockii, Lipochaeta, Tetramolopium, Cyanea, Argyroxiphium sandwicense

Tetramolopium capillare is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common name pamakani. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Maui. There are four occurrences for a total of fewer than 200 individuals. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat caused by introduced plant species. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This plant is a spreading shrub growing up to about 80 centimeters long and bearing solitary flower heads. It grows in shrubland and chaparral habitat, often on slopes and ridges.

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Tetramolopium capillare Wikipedia