Haleakala Volcano Vegetation

Due to the thin air, cool weather and arid conditions at the top of the Haleakala Volcano on Maui Hawaii, there is little vegetation near the summit.

A few shrubs and plants do, however, manage to survive this harsh climate.

Vegetation at Haleakala Summit

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