Melanthera tenuifolia
| Melanthera tenuifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Melanthera |
| Species: | M. tenuifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanthera tenuifolia (A.Gray) W.L.Wagner & H.Rob.
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Melanthera tenuifolia (formerly Lipochaeta tenuifolia) is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names Waianae Range nehe and slender-leaf nehe.
It is
Waianae Range of Oahu. There are 10 occurrences for a total population between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals.[1]
Description
Melanthera tenuifolia is perennial herb produces daisylike yellow
flower heads
and highly dissected, lacy-looking leaves.
Conservation
It is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States. The main threat to the species is the loss and degradation of its habitat caused by feral ungulates, non-native plants, and fire.[1]
References
External links
Media related to Wollastonia tenuifolia at Wikimedia Commons