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Gahnia aspera ssp. globosa

Gahnia aspera Spreng. ssp. globosa (H. Mann) J. Kern

Round Sawsedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Synonym(s): Gahnia globosa

USDA Symbol: GAASG

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Fruit: Achenes yellowish brown to brown.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom color refers to spikelets. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Mesic forests, usually on open ridges.

Bibliography

Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.

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Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

USDA: Find Gahnia aspera ssp. globosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gahnia aspera ssp. globosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gahnia aspera ssp. globosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-10-30
Research By: CBR

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