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Melanthera fauriei
Melanthera fauriei (formerly Lipochaeta fauriei),[2] known by the common name Olokele Canyon nehe, is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family. DistributionThe plant is endemic to Hawaiʻi, where it is known only from the island of Kauaʻi.[1] It grows in several types of forest on Kauaʻi, and can be found in dry, moist, and wet habitat.[2] DescriptionMelanthera fauriei is sprawling perennial herb. It produces daisylike yellow flower heads.[1] ConservationMelanthera fauriei is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States. There are only ten populations remaining, with a total global population of no more than 240 plants.[2] The main threat to the species is the loss and degradation of its habitat caused by deer, goats, rats, wild boars, fires, landslides, and invasive plant species.[2] .jpg) .jpg) References
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