Astelia argyrocoma is a species of astelia endemic to the highlands of Kauaʻi in Hawaii, United States. This plant is found only in native Hawaiian tropical rainforests at higher elevations in forests dominated by ʻōhiʻa lehua trees.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pa'iniu being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asteliaceae
- Genus
- Astelia
- Species
- Astelia argyrocoma
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo