Once a conservation success story, the rare Haleakalā silversword plant is dying off as weather patterns shift on Maui. (livescience.com)
We also found several Hawaiian Silverswords, a rare and endangered plant that could only be found in certain areas like Haleakala. (businesstravelerswife.com)
Beyond the sparse growth of silversword, the visitor sees a crude trail — it looks like the spoor of a great reptile — winding over the volcanic scree. (si.com)