Kauai Pa'Iniu

Description

Astelia waialealae is a rare species of plant in the Asteliaceae family that is endemic to the island of Kaua-i of the state of Hawaii in United States. It inhabits montane bogs within the vicinity of the Alaka-i Swamp on the island's central plateau. A. waialealae is threatened by habitat loss and habit disturbance by feral pigs; there are only about 26 plants remaining. It is a federally listed endangered species.