This is the Mauna Loa silversword. This plant is very interesting and unique to Hawaii. Wildlife is contributing to the plant's decline, but action has been taken to increase the number of silverswords in the park.
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One of the more interesting plants in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the a'a fern. This fern can grow through the cracks of hardened lava once it has cooled. This adaptation allows it to survive in the most difficult conditions, which are very common in Hawaii.
Many plants in Hawaii are at risk due to the volcanoes. The volcanoes cause wildfires that deplete the forests. There are projects in progress to try to restore the forests.
Many plants in Hawaii are at risk due to the volcanoes. The volcanoes cause wildfires that deplete the forests. There are projects in progress to try to restore the forests.