Achyranthes splendens
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Achyranthes |
| Species: | A. splendens
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| Achyranthes splendens Mart. ex Moq.
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Achyranthes splendens (ʻEwa hinahina; also called Maui chaff flower, round chaff flower, round-leaf chaff flower, or round-leaved chaff flower) is a species of flowering plant in the pigweed family, Amaranthaceae, that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. Its natural habitats are dry forests, low shrublands, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- ^ Bruegmann, M.M.; Caraway, V. (2003). "Achyranthes splendens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003: e.T44145A10864007. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T44145A10864007.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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