1. Low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem
   "The endangered silversword is a symbol of Hawaii's unique flora";
   - Argyroxiphium sandwicense

Derived forms: silverswords

Type of: bush, shrub

Part of: Argyroxiphium, genus Argyroxiphium

Encyclopedia: Silversword