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Hawai'i false bristlegrass
Scientific Name: Dissochondrus biflorus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hawai'i False Bristlegrass (Dissochondrus biflorus)
Learn about Hawai'i False Bristlegrass, a graminoid plant with a perennial growth habit.
Considerations for Pets
- According to some sources, Hawai'i False Bristlegrass is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- According to some sources, Hawai'i False Bristlegrass is considered unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dissochondrus biflorus (Hillebr.) Kuntze ex Hack.
- Common Name: Hawai'i False Bristlegrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Genus: Dissochondrus (Hillebr.) Kuntze
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: s. (The provided text includes the abbreviation "s." as a synonym, but it's unclear what it refers to.)
- Vernacular Name (English): False Brittlegrass
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in: Maui, Moloka'i, Hawai'i, O'ahu, and Kaua'i.
- Grows in dry conditions with full sun exposure.
- Elevation range: 0 to 400 feet (Coastal).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like).
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years).
- Height: Up to 1 foot tall.
- Growth Habit: Grasses
- Shade Tolerance
Ecological Role
- Considered a plant pest in Hawai'i by some sources.
- Invasive Species: Present in Fiji, Guam, Hawai'i, the Marshall Islands, and Nauru, according to some sources.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Garden Guides
- cardkiwi.com (Hawai'i False Bristlegrass flashcards powered by Wikipedia)
- Plant database for Natives Poaceae
- pronouncekiwi (Audio pronunciation of Hawai'i False Bristlegrass)
- Newest gardening helper
- ResearchGate