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kamanomano

Scientific Name: Cenchrus agrimonioides var. agrimonioides

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Cenchrus agrimonioides

Also known as Kamanomano, Cenchrus agrimonioides is a graminoid (grass-like plant) belonging to the genus Cenchrus. It's a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a grass-like plant, it may be tempting for pets to graze on.
  • This species produces seed heads that could pose a minor physical hazard if ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • As a grass-like plant, it may be tempting for pets to graze on.
  • This species produces seed heads that could pose a minor physical hazard if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cenchrus agrimonioides Trin.
  • Common Name: Kamanomano
  • Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
  • Division: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
  • Class: Liliopsida (monocotyledons)
  • Order: (Not specified in text)
  • Varieties:
    • Cenchrus agrimonioides var. agrimonioides
    • Cenchrus agrimonioides var. laysanensis F. Br.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in Hawaii. Some photos were taken at State nursery Kahului, Maui.

Quirky Facts

  • "Eia o Kalani Kamanomano" is a chant dedicated to an ancestral turtle god.

Related Resources

  • ARKive (mentioned for photos and facts)
  • Plants of Hawaii (mentioned for images and information)
  • Discover Life (mentioned for biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information)