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Setaria adhaerens

(Forssk.) Chiov. (1919)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Setaria

bristly foxtail, mau‘u pilipili, sticky foxtail

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Description

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Ka'ula Naturalized
Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Atoll) Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized
Nihoa Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 26: 77 (1919)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1593 (Ku, Mi, PH, FF, N, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H [as S. verticillata]); Wood & LeGrande 2006:27 (Le); Faccenda 2023c:138, 140 (NEWNAT/Ku, Mi, PH, FF, N, Kl, Le, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H, DESCR, KEY, S. verticillata misapplied = S. adhaerens); Starr & Martz 1999/Long 2476 BISH (FF†, 1964); Yen 1012 BISH (N†, 1969); Note: Kl added, based on BISH spms. (R. Daehler 6, D. Herbst 6211)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Setaria adhaerens H.S.P.A. Experiment Station Preserved_Specimen Lee, H.A. 212 Oahu BISH 1925-12-01
2 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1473 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
3 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Museum grounds Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1020 Oahu BISH 1909-01-15
4 Setaria adhaerens Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22851 Lehua Rock BISH 1947-08-16
5 Setaria adhaerens Kaula Rock Preserved_Specimen Daehler, R. 6 Kaula Rock BISH 1976-01-21
6 Setaria adhaerens Lanakai; Mokulua, north island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5990 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
7 Setaria adhaerens [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1909-01-01
8 Setaria adhaerens Whale-Skate Is. Common on interior of Island Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2476 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1964-09-27
9 Setaria adhaerens Koele Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 513 Lanai BISH 1916-02-02
10 Setaria adhaerens Common on east portion of Island (Southeast Island) Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2269 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-09-16
11 Setaria adhaerens Near the landing Preserved_Specimen Handy, E.S. Niihau BISH 1931-08-14
12 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 1961 Oahu BISH 1895-03-20
13 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Kapiolani Park Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 23 Oahu BISH 1950-02-01
14 Setaria adhaerens Common on east portion of Island (Southeast Island) Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2269 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-09-16
15 Setaria adhaerens Seal-Kittery Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6462 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-05
16 Setaria adhaerens Koele Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 362 Lanai BISH 1916-02-02
17 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Honolulu District: Koko Head, Ihiihilauakea Crater Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 144 Oahu BISH 1984-02-18
18 Setaria adhaerens Manana Island, off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
19 Setaria adhaerens East Is Preserved_Specimen Rainwater, H.I. French Frigate Shoals BISH 1953-10-30
20 Setaria adhaerens Ewa Beach, Chun's pasture Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-12-12
21 Setaria adhaerens Kawaihae, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Vredenburg, T. Hawaii BISH 1938-03-09
22 Setaria adhaerens Niihau Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
23 Setaria adhaerens Rabbit Island Preserved_Specimen Richardson, F. Oahu BISH 1954-03-14
24 Setaria adhaerens Southeast Island Preserved_Specimen Walker, R. Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-03-12
25 Setaria adhaerens U.S. Experimental Station Reservation Preserved_Specimen Westgate, J.M. 54 Oahu BISH 1920-12-11
26 Setaria adhaerens MCBH. Collected at junction of the Nuupia Ponds Causeway and the old Hawaiian wall (area bound by Halekou, Nuupia 'Elua, and Nuupia 'Ekahi Ponds.) Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 9768 Oahu BISH 1996-05-29
27 Setaria adhaerens Blow Hole Area Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 64 Oahu BISH 1966-04-14
28 Setaria adhaerens Koko Crater Park Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611127008 Oahu BISH 1961-11-27
29 Setaria adhaerens Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 20 Lehua Rock BISH 1931-04-19
30 Setaria adhaerens W Maui, Hulu Island, Kahakuloa Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 39 Maui BISH 1981-08-20
31 Setaria adhaerens Kure Atoll Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-03
32 Setaria adhaerens Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Svihla, A. French Frigate Shoals BISH 1956-02-11
33 Setaria adhaerens Moanalua Valley Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Oahu BISH 1903-12-13
34 Setaria adhaerens Palikea Forest above pastureland Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1954-08-18
35 Setaria adhaerens Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.H. Oahu BISH 1933-05-15
36 Setaria adhaerens At Tantalus (J.C. Ripperton's house) Preserved_Specimen Ripperton, J.C. Oahu BISH 1931-02-28
37 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; University of Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Koike, M. Oahu BISH 1931-03-09
38 Setaria adhaerens Kamehameha school Preserved_Specimen Pahu Oahu BISH 1902-08-21
39 Setaria adhaerens Tern Islet; Common along airstrip Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1669 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
40 Setaria adhaerens Laie; Brigham Young University Campus Preserved_Specimen Vea, S. 10465 Oahu BISH 1977-04-11
41 Setaria adhaerens Makapuu Point, Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4092 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
42 Setaria adhaerens Kanaha Pond, near S side adjacent to the parking area & observation point Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2035 Maui BISH 1962-06-22
43 Setaria adhaerens Salt Pond west of Burns Field Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 713 Kauai BISH 1984-01-04
44 Setaria adhaerens Grass Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6456 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-05
45 Setaria adhaerens Near S coast Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1012 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
46 Setaria adhaerens along street near Waikiki Beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3873 Oahu BISH 1935-11-16
47 Setaria adhaerens Kaimuki Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2516 Oahu BISH 1917-01-01
48 Setaria adhaerens Green Island. Albatross runway, S shore of island Weed in lawn & plantings. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2792 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-14
49 Setaria adhaerens Transect c4-along secondary road to area above lighthouse In association with Prosopis Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 78.06 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-25
50 Setaria adhaerens Base of highrise at Univerersity Ave and Kapiolani Blvd Moist, cool shaded area. Cold air was blowing out of a vent in this area artificailly lowering the termperature Preserved_Specimen Frequent in weedy areas Faccenda, K. 1796 Oahu BISH 2021-05-08
51 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Grounds of U. S. Experiment Station Weed in field Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14065 Oahu BISH 1916-07-19
52 Setaria adhaerens Mahana, Halulu Common annual grass gorwing in a Prosopis thicket behind the beach. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5776 Lanai BISH 1976-03-30
53 Setaria adhaerens Northwestern Hawaiian Islands West side of the islands in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Herbaceous. Conant, S. 149 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1983-07-21
54 Setaria adhaerens Kamuela Ditch along road. Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 291 Hawaii BISH 1932-06-20
55 Setaria adhaerens Kaula Rock; common grass with cenchus echinatus on S side of island Weathered cinder cone with scattered to dense vegetation; Pluchea indica the dominant shrub with herb layer a mixture of native (Jacquemontia, Sicyos, Panicum, Waltheria) and alien species (Cenchrus spp., Gnaphalium, Ageratum, Sonchus) species. Preserved_Specimen To 15 high, blades & sheaths deep green, culms succelent. Flynn, T.W. 4848 Lehua Rock BISH 1992-10-01
56 Setaria adhaerens Rt 450, c.a. 5 km E of 'Ualapu'e Roadside weed in partly sunny, moist area Preserved_Specimen Rare along the road, only a few clumps seen Faccenda, K. 2943 Molokai BISH 2022-12-29
57 Setaria adhaerens Green Island. Most common around the LORAN building In moist disturbed places. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6266 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
58 Setaria adhaerens University of Hawaii campus, quarry; base of steps leading down from Dole St parking lot across from Bachman Hall Moist. Common. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 21 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
59 Setaria adhaerens Southeast Island Clumps common on Tribulus cistoides-Boerhavia diffusa mats in coral rubble around margins of island. Preserved_Specimen Carlquist, S. 2336 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1966-09-25
60 Setaria adhaerens Waianae District, Makaha Beach Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7319 Oahu BISH 1934-09-01
61 Setaria adhaerens Next to pond furthest from tower. (Southeast Island) Growing with Tribulus, Sesuvium & Boerhavia Preserved_Specimen 0.2 m tall Young, A.L. 109 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-08-18
62 Setaria adhaerens Manele, W Occasional in Prosopis thicket. Arid rocky slopes. Asociated with Prosopis-Sida-Heteropogon. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3827 Lanai BISH 1988-03-07
63 Setaria adhaerens Hanauma Bay On cliff Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1950-04-03
64 Setaria adhaerens Near Kaunakakai In cultivated field Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4456 Molokai BISH 1936-09-03
65 Setaria adhaerens Ka Iwi Shoreline Trail Growing along the trail in partial shade in an area dominated by Megathyrus maximus and Urochloa plantaginea. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, cespitose, ca. 60-65 cm tall, ca. 30-40 plants seen. Ross, M.C. 1888 Oahu BISH 2023-02-09
66 Setaria adhaerens Waipio Peninsula; Waipio, Pouhala Marsh between Kapakahi & Waikele Streams Common on dredged ruderal land adjacent to the marsh. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 9613 Oahu BISH 1996-12-18
67 Setaria adhaerens Wahiawa, Halemano In moderately wet pineapple field. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 414 Oahu BISH 1931-01-07
68 Setaria adhaerens Wahiawa, Halemano In moderately wet pineapple field. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 414 Oahu BISH 1931-01-07
69 Setaria adhaerens Mokapu Peninsula; low ground on Kaneohe side Common very locally, in very much disturbed & bulldozed ground around margins of tidal pool. Preserved_Specimen Culms erect, to 0.8 m Fosberg, F.R. 58829 Oahu BISH 1978-12-10
70 Setaria adhaerens Mokapu Islet Occasional under Diospyros on W slope of islet, with Lantana, Abutilon, Ageratum, Solanum. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 40917 Molokai BISH 2009-04-03
71 Setaria adhaerens Milolii Beach, Na Pali Coast Grass growing in soil to the rear of the strand near the cliffs. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 448 Kauai BISH 1979-07-19
72 Setaria adhaerens Under the tower on east side of Island In area of low vegetation. Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2246 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-09-14
73 Setaria adhaerens Mokuleia Growing with Scaevola on coastal dune Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11287 Oahu BISH 1937-06-01
74 Setaria adhaerens Manana (Rabbit) Island Crevices in rock cliffs inaccessible to rabbits. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12825 Oahu BISH 1936-01-18
75 Setaria adhaerens Waipio Weed in cane field. Preserved_Specimen Plant height 0.5 m Beveridge 43 Oahu BISH 1924-08-01
76 Setaria adhaerens Keawaula Valley Very localized on sheltered side of bank Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 20672 Oahu BISH 1950-04-08
77 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Waikiki In vacant lot Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1932-07-20
78 Setaria adhaerens Dillingham Airfield, by the side of the road Growing with grasses and herbaceous weeds. Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass 0.5 meters tall. Durand, L. Oahu BISH 2004-02-23
79 Setaria adhaerens University of Hawaii campus, quarry; base of steps leading down from Dole St parking lot across from Bachman Hall Moist. Common. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 21 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
80 Setaria adhaerens Laie; Brigham Young University Farm Field No 11 2% slope, clay soil Preserved_Specimen Stem erect 20-36 high, leaves 4-10 long Tupou, L. 3 Oahu BISH 1980-12-01
81 Setaria adhaerens Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Preserved_Specimen Very old flowering heads. Abbott, I.A. 91.23 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
82 Setaria adhaerens Kaula Rock; southern side of island In soil pockets. Preserved_Specimen Occasional over island. Herbst, D.R. 6211 Kaula Rock BISH 1978-08-21
83 Setaria adhaerens Kaalualu Bay near South Point Grass common and usually found in shade of Prosopis trees, also some on lava field in protected areas. Preserved_Specimen Whistler, W.A. 38 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
84 Setaria adhaerens West coast of Ewa Plains, at fringe of Batis meadow Very common grass, scrambles over rubble piles and covers steep banks. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 415 Oahu BISH 1990-05-01
85 Setaria adhaerens Dillingham Military Reservation Roadside weed growing with a mix of introduced plants. Preserved_Specimen Rohrer, J. 8 Oahu BISH 2004-12-28
86 Setaria adhaerens Waianae Range, Kupehau Gulch On dry slopes Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 294 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
87 Setaria adhaerens Hawi Weed in garden. Preserved_Specimen Plant height 0.5 m Barnum, C.C. 70 Hawaii BISH 1924-10-13
88 Setaria adhaerens Waimea District. Mana, in gravel road pull-out off Kiko Rd. Growing in gravel pile and surrounding area disturbed by vehicles. Preserved_Specimen Sprawling bunchgrass, leaves dull grayish green, inflorescences brown at time of collection, with bristles that stick to fabric. Brock, K. 994 Kauai BISH 2017-05-24
89 Setaria adhaerens Near Kilauea Wasteland Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4153 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-14
90 Setaria adhaerens Kaimuki Along roadsides, wet districts Preserved_Specimen Plant height 0.3 m, flower green becoming yellow. Merrill 9 Oahu BISH 1924-08-15
91 Setaria adhaerens Kipapa Gulch Weed in pineapple fields. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 897 Oahu BISH 1933-01-15
92 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Bishop Museum, Immigrant Hall At edge of pavement Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 1108 Oahu BISH 1985-06-17
93 Setaria adhaerens outer cresent basalt seeps; Cenchrus ciliaris, Setaria verticillata, Portulaca oleracea, Jacquemontia ovalifolia, Pluchea indica, P. carolinensis, Ageratum conyzoides, Chenopodium murale, Waltheria indica, Cenchrus echinatus, Chloris virgata Preserved_Specimen clumping grass Wood, K.R. 11349 Lehua Rock BISH 2005-05-14
94 Setaria adhaerens Ewa Beach In vacant lot near beach Preserved_Specimen Erect grass ca. 30 cm high Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1929-02-10
95 Setaria adhaerens Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Southern Trap & Skeet Range Under Prosopis canopy with Pluchea carolinensis, Panicum maximum, Cenchrus ciliaris, and Chloris barbata (779296) Preserved_Specimen BISH staff 77 Oahu BISH 2021-05-13
96 Setaria adhaerens Kahuku Roadside Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 238 Oahu BISH 1931-10-15
97 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Common weed in quarry. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5136 Oahu BISH 1975-01-11
98 Setaria adhaerens Kau District, by Kau Sugar Mill Weed of fallow sugarcane field. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5518 Hawaii BISH 1975-10-21
99 Setaria adhaerens Kailua, Popoia Island Coral flat Preserved_Specimen Spreading then ascending Fosberg, F.R. 12840 Oahu BISH 1936-01-25
100 Setaria adhaerens Lihue Edge of canefield Preserved_Specimen 0.25 m high Lee, H.A. 304 Kauai BISH 1927-02-27
101 Setaria adhaerens Southern half of the eastern part of the island.(Southeast Island) Associated with Tribulus, Boerhavia & Sicyos. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6490 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-07
102 Setaria adhaerens South Kohala, Waimea, Puu Holoholoku Occasional in paddock. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2109 Hawaii BISH 1938-05-25
103 Setaria adhaerens North Island Few plants scattered throughout the vegetated portions of the island. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6475 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-06
104 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Koko Head Crater On low ground Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 195 Oahu BISH 1931-04-27
105 Setaria adhaerens Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1670 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
106 Setaria adhaerens Kaimuki Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 2832 Oahu BISH 1924-09-06
107 Setaria adhaerens N Kona cliffs Talus Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
108 Setaria adhaerens Moku Manu, S islet Occasional. Scattered plants, couple patches, mostly on south slope. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6022811 Oahu BISH 2006-02-28
109 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Along canal near Waikiki Beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3888 Oahu BISH 1935-11-16
110 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Kailua Bay; Popoi's Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6017 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
111 Setaria adhaerens W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Lowland Dry Forest at 1350 ft on a north facing slope with Erythrina, Diospyros, Canthium, Leucaena, Achyranthes, Sida, Alyxia, Plumbago, Chenopodium, Myoporum, Peperomia, and an assortment of alien grasses and herbs Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1367 Maui BISH 1991-10-27
112 Setaria adhaerens Near Kaunakakai Under Algaroba trees Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4458 Molokai BISH 1936-09-03
113 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen Ruderal, tufted, flower purplish. Common Swarbrick, J.T. 67 Oahu BISH 1976-01-10
114 Setaria adhaerens Kawainui March, Kawainui Air Park Common in open field Preserved_Specimen O'Connor, P.J. Oahu BISH 1985-11-24
115 Setaria adhaerens Schofield Road Roadside weed. Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1929-02-10
116 Setaria adhaerens Waimea Hotel Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4134 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-07
117 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Diamond Head Road Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 69 Oahu BISH 1919-11-11
118 Setaria adhaerens Waimea Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 1370 Kauai BISH 1909-12-01
119 Setaria adhaerens Waimea District; land of Makaweli, in old Russian Fort Preserved_Specimen Common annual grass Herbst, D.R. 5686 Kauai BISH 1976-02-26
120 Setaria adhaerens Manana (Rabbit) Island Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2575 Oahu BISH 1964-02-29
121 Setaria adhaerens Lalakoa Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 435 Lanai BISH 1929-08-10
122 Setaria adhaerens Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Rainwater, H.I. French Frigate Shoals BISH 1953-10-30
123 Setaria adhaerens Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 1362 Oahu BISH 1930-05-11
124 Setaria adhaerens Near S coast Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1012 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
125 Setaria adhaerens Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 138 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
126 Setaria adhaerens Makaweli Preserved_Specimen foxtail Robinson, A. 3 Kauai BISH 1903-04-01
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