Poa siphonoglossa is a rare species of grass known by the common names Kauai bluegrass and island bluegrass. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.[3] It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Poa |
| Species: | P. siphonoglossa
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| Poa siphonoglossa | |
There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and all are endemic to Kauai.[4] As of 1995, there were five populations of this species totalling about 50 individuals.[5] The plant grows on moist, shady slopes.[3]
This is a perennial grass growing in tufts. The stems lose their leaves early and then resemble naked, erect rushes.[3]
This grass is threatened by deer, feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants.[3]
References
edit- ^ Flynn, T. (2015). "Poa siphonoglossa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T80176944A80176961. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T80176944A80176961.en. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "NatureServe Explorer". NatureServe Explorer Poa siphonoglossa. NatureServe. 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d Poa siphonoglossa. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010.
- ^ USFWS. Poa siphonoglossa Five-year Review. August 2010.
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