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Festuca molokaiensis

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Festuca molokaiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Festuca
Species:
F. molokaiensis
Binomial name
Festuca molokaiensis
Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Catalán

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

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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

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Festuca molokaiensis typically is found on steep slopes in a mesic forest biome.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Festuca molokaiensis Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Catalán". Plants of the World Online.
  2. ^ a b c "Texas Plant Database". Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  3. ^ "ECOS". Retrieved 2023-03-17.