Festuca molokaiensis
Appearance
Festuca molokaiensis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Festuca |
Species: | F. molokaiensis
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Binomial name | |
Festuca molokaiensis Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Catalán
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Festuca molokaiensis is a species of grass in the family Poaceae native to Hawaii.[1] This species typically blooms throughout the year and appears in a green or brown colour when blooming. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has classified the species as Endangered.[2]
Characteristics
[edit]Festuca molokaiensis grows up to 28 inches tall and fruits caryopsis.[2] This species is a short-lived perennial, is cespitose with culms, scabrous below branched panicles, has inflorescence with spikelets and develops on secondary branches.[3]
Habitat
[edit]Festuca molokaiensis typically is found on steep slopes in a mesic forest biome.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Festuca molokaiensis Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Catalán". Plants of the World Online.
- ^ a b c "Texas Plant Database". Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "ECOS". Retrieved 2023-03-17.