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Argyroxiphium

Argyroxiphium

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A group of Hawaiian plants with long silver leaves that form a round bush
  • noun
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  • Several species within the genus Argyroxiphium are known as Hawaiian silverswords.

Examples

  • The Argyroxiphium plant thrives in the volcanic soil of Hawaii.

  • Many tourists admire the Argyroxiphium shrubs in the botanical gardens.

  • Botanists are studying Argyroxiphium to understand how plants can survive in extreme climates.

  • The Argyroxiphium plants have adapted to the harsh volcanic environments of Hawaii.

  • Several species within the genus Argyroxiphium are known as Hawaiian silverswords.

  • The Argyroxiphium plants have adapted to the harsh volcanic environments of Hawaii.

  • Many tourists admire the Argyroxiphium shrubs in the botanical gardens.

Synonyms

genus Argyroxiphium
vsArgyroxiphium
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of related Hawaiian plants called silverswords

has identical meaning but lacks the explicit genus label and common name

Compounds

Argyroxiphium sandwicense
  • Specialized
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A rare Hawaiian plant with low round groups of silvery green leaves and tall stems of red-purple flowers

genus Argyroxiphium
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of related Hawaiian plants called silverswords

Surface Forms

Argyroxiphium singular
Argyroxiphiums plural

Etymology

Argyroxiphium comes from Greek parts argyro- meaning 'silver' and -xiphium meaning 'sword'. So these Hawaiian plants are known as 'silverswords' because their long, pointed leaves look like shiny swords and the silver hairs help them survive in strong sun and dry soils.