Poa siphonoglossa

Poa siphonoglossa is a rare species of grass known by the common names Kauai bluegrass and island bluegrass. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.[1] It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Poa siphonoglossa

Critically Imperiled  (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Poa
Species:
P. siphonoglossa
Binomial name
Poa siphonoglossa
(Reichardt) Hitchc.

There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and all are endemic to Kauai.[2] As of 1995, there were five populations of this species totalling about 50 individuals.[3] The plant grows on moist, shady slopes.[1]

This is a perennial grass growing in tufts. The stems lose their leaves early and then resemble naked, erect rushes.[1]

This grass is threatened by deer, feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants.[1]

References
  1. Poa siphonoglossa. The Nature Conservancy.
  2. USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010.
  3. USFWS. Poa siphonoglossa Five-year Review. August 2010.


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