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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| 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 endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Oahu.[1] It grows on mountain slopes and ridges and is limited to the Waianae Range of Oahu. There are 10 occurrences for a total population between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals.[1]
Description
[edit]Melanthera tenuifolia is perennial herb produces daisylike yellow flower heads and highly dissected, lacy-looking leaves.
Conservation
[edit]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
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Media related to Lipochaeta tenuifolia at Wikimedia Commons