''Festuca molokaiensis'' is a species of

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in the family Poaceae native to Hawaii. This species typically blooms throughout the year and appears in a green or brown colour when blooming. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has classified the species as Endangered.

Characteristics

''Festuca molokaiensis'' grows up to 28 inches tall and fruits caryopsis. This species is a short-lived perennial, is cespitose with culms, scabrous below branched panicles, has inflorescence with spikelets and develops on secondary branches.

Habitat

''Festuca molokaiensis'' typically is found on steep slopes in a mesic forest biome.

References

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