Achyranthes atollensis
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Achyranthes atollensis (also called Hawai'I Chaff Flower) was a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It was endemic to the United States. Its natural habitat was sandy shores. It became extinct due to habitat loss.
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- Bruegmann, M.M. & Caraway, V. 2003. Achyranthes atollensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.