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What kind of plants are at Haleakala?
Native Plants of Haleakala
- Haleakala Silversword. Silverswords, or ʻahinahina, are one of the few plant species thriving in the inhospitable environment of the western part of Haleakala Crater and on the Big Island volcanoes.
- Maui Greensword.
- Red-flowered Tree Geranium.
What wildlife is in Haleakala National Park?
Haleakalā is home to several native birds, such as the nēnē (Hawaiian Goose), the ‘ua’u (Hawaiian Petrel), and 6 native Native Hawaiian Forest Birds.
What plant only grows on Haleakala?
Hawaiian silversword
The Hawaiian silversword– known by its Hawaiian name ‘ahinahina (“very grey”)– is an exceptionally rare and endangered plant unique to Haleakala on Maui and Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii.
What animals live in the mountains in Maui?
Best animals to see in Maui
- Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles.
- Humpback Whales.
- Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins.
- Mongoose.
- Nene Goose.
- Hawaiian Monk Seal.
- Jackson Chameleons.
- Pueo.
Is Silversword endemic to Hawaii?
sandwicense, the Mauna Kea silversword, is a highly endangered flowering plant endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi (Big Island) of Hawaii. It is the “crown jewel” of the volcanic mountain Mauna Kea, from which it derives its English name.
What endangered species are in Haleakala National Park?
The reserve provides critical habitat for the endangered po’ouli bird and Maui parrotbill. The lower elevations have intact, dry wiliwili forests that provide habitat for the endangered Blackburn’s sphinx moth and Hawaiian hoary bat. Visitors can explore Haleakala National Park in several ways, including by horseback.
What is silver sword plant?
The Philodendron hastatum Silver Sword is a wonderful-looking plant that can make a welcome addition to your indoor space. Its nickname, the Silver Sword Philodendron, derives from its amazing silvery-blue, almost mirror-like foliage that leaves you breathless.
Are Silversword plants toxic?
The plant get its nickname silver sword from the fact that the foliage grows in a long form which resembles swords or arrow. Given the right growing conditions, the plant can reach up to a metre in height. All philodendrons are toxic to animals and so should be kept out of reach of pets and children.
Are there monkeys on Maui?
For 34 years the Maui’s Pacific Primate Sanctuary has been home to monkeys – -marmosets and tamarind monkeys- which are not native to the islands. Many of them have been kept in cages and will live out their lives here in Hawaii.
What does Ahinahina mean in Hawaiian?
very gray
The silversword is native to Hawaii and its Hawaiian name is Ahinahina which means “very gray”.
Are there any animals or plants on Haleakala?
However there are some very unique plants and animals here that are found nowhere else on earth and are perfectly suited to this extreme environment. Unfortunately many of Haleakala’s plants and animal habitats are near extinction due to decades of invasive species and livestock destroying this fragile landscape.
What kind of birds live in Haleakala Crater?
The Hawaiian Petrel, along with the Shearwater Petrel, were the most plentiful of the seabirds and survive today due, in part, to their migratory nature. These fairly large birds have a 3 foot wingspan and nest in the lava cliffs of Haleakala crater during their breeding season running from March through October.
What kind of animals live on the Hawaiian Islands?
Hawaiian legends say the god Kane took the form of an owl in battle to protect his people. The Pueo inhabits forests and grasslands throughout the islands of Hawaiʻi. Unlike many owls Pueo hunt during the day and are most active at dawn and dusk. The introduced Barn Owl competes with the Pueo for food.
How tall was the Haleakala forest in ancient times?
In ancient times the slopes of Haleakala were once covered in a three layer canopy of sandalwood and koa forests that is estimated to have stretched from the sub alpine regions around 7000′ down to around the 1000’ elevation level.