Argyroxiphium sandwicense

Definitions of Argyroxiphium sandwicense
  1. noun
    low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem
    synonyms: silversword
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    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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