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Cressler, Alan

Machaerina angustifolia

Machaerina angustifolia (Gaudich.) T. Koyama

Polynesian Twigrush, Pele-grass, Volcano-grass

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MAAN

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 5 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Brown
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers dark brown. Flowering year-round.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Hawaiian islands, New Guinea and the Society Islands.
Native Habitat: Mesic or wet, open or partially wooded ridges, slopes, gullies, stream banks and bogs.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Machaerina angustifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Machaerina angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Machaerina angustifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-07-20
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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