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Haleakala Volcano Vegetation

Maui Hawaii Tourist Information - Haleakala Volcano
 

Due to the thin air, cool weather and arid conditions at the top of the Haleakala Volcano, there is little vegetation near the summit.  A few shrubs and plants do, however, manage to survive.

Vegetation on the Haleakala Volcano in Maui
Vegetation at the Summit of the Haleakala Volcano

Many of the plants at the summit are indigenous to the mountain.  They include the attractive Siversword plant.