Home › Global Warming May Have Severe Consequences for Rare Haleakala Silversword Plants
 

Keywords :   


Global Warming May Have Severe Consequences for Rare Haleakala Silversword Plants

2013-01-15 20:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: While the iconic Haleakala silversword plant made a strong recovery from early 20th-century threats, it has now entered a period of substantial climate-related decline. New research published this week warns that global warming may have severe consequences for the silversword in its native habitat. Known for its striking rosette, the silversword grows for 20-90 years before the single reproductive event at the end of its life, at which time it produces a large (up to six feet tall) inflorescence...

Tags: global rare plants warming

Category:Electronics and Electrical

Latest from this category

All news
»
06.10Hurricane Milton Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map
06.10Hurricane Milton Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics
06.10Hurricane Milton Graphics
06.10Hurricane Milton Forecast Discussion Number 6
06.10Hurricane Milton Wind Speed Probabilities Number 6
06.10Hurricane Milton Public Advisory Number 6
06.10Summary for Hurricane Milton (AT4/AL142024)
06.10Hurricane Kirk Graphics
More »