Poa siphonoglossa

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Poa siphonoglossa
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Critically Imperiled  (NatureServe) [2]
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
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

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. [3] It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and all are endemic to Kauai. [4] As of 1995, there were five populations of this species totalling about 50 individuals. [5] The plant grows on moist, shady slopes. [3]

This is a perennial grass growing in tufts. The stems lose their leaves early and then resemble naked, erect rushes. [3]

This grass is threatened by deer, feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants. [3]

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References

  1. Flynn, T. (2015). "Poa siphonoglossa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2015: e.T80176944A80176961. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T80176944A80176961.en . Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  2. "NatureServe Explorer". NatureServe Explorer Poa siphonoglossa. NatureServe. 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Poa siphonoglossa. The Nature Conservancy.
  4. USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010.
  5. USFWS. Poa siphonoglossa Five-year Review. August 2010.