Achyranthes mutica | |
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A. mutica flower | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Achyranthes |
Species: | A. mutica
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Binomial name | |
Achyranthes mutica |
Achyranthes mutica (also called blunt chaff flower) is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is endemic to Hawaii.[2] It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 ft (0.61 m) tall.[3] Its natural habitats are dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.