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Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena

(Hillebr.) Faccenda (2025)

This name is accepted

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

hairgrass, kalamaloa

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Tufted perennials.

Stems: Culms stiff, 30-100 cm tall, glabrous.

Roots: Roots fibrous.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate. Blades 5-30 cm long, 0.5-1.5 mm wide, folded. Surfaces glabrous. Margins scabrous. Veins parallel. Sheaths glabrous; ligule 5-8 mm long, membranous, lanceolate-acuminate. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Inflorescences paniculate, 5-30 cm long, usually open, oblong-ovate, scarious, capillary branches in fascicles, some naked at base, some also spikelet-bearing near base; spikelets 2-flowered, 4.5-5.5 mm long, glabrous, rachilla pubescent, prolonged beyond second floret; first glume ca. 3.5 mm long; second glume ca. 4 mm long, keel scabrous. Lemmas thin, hyaline, scabrous, ca. 4 mm long, apex deeply 4-toothed, awned from near base, 6-9 mm long, the awn usually bent near the lower 1/3, callus hairs ca. I mm long; palea serrulate on both keels, bifid.

Fruit: Caryopsis ovoid; cylindrical; ca. 1.6 mm long; apex rostellate; the surface slightly rugose.

Ploidy: 2n = 26

Habitat: Occurring in a wide variety of habitats; from mesic to wet forest; bogs; subalpine shrubland; cinder fields; and alpine grassland.

Elevation Range: (30–)600–2,830 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

Kaua'i Endemic
Molokai Endemic
Lana'i Extirpated
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Bishop Mus. Occas. Pap. 163: 114 (2025)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1524 (K, Mo, M, H [as D. nubigena]); Snow & Davidse 2011:17 (NEWNAT/EM, DESCR [as D. caespitosa subsp. beringensis]); Faccenda 2025b:114 (L† [1871], COMBNOV, STATNOV, Syn. D. nubigena = D. c. subsp. nubigena, D. caespitosa subsp. beringensis misapplied = D. c. subsp. nubigena, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Leau Peak Preserved_Specimen Very short & delicate plants. Hobdy, R.W. 834 Maui BISH 1980-06-17
2 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai, Lehua Makanoe Bog Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2907 Kauai BISH 1938-08-08
3 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hamakua, Pauhau Occ. in semi-dry pasture Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 3598 Hawaii BISH 1949-10-04
4 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Ohaikea, Kau Common in open pasture. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2002 Hawaii BISH 1938-04-20
5 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kalahaku Overlook, W rim of Haleakala Crater Alpine grassland, native grasses along rd, & footpath & Argyroxiphium sandwicense (Silversword) enclosure. Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 542 Maui BISH 1967-08-07
6 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena along Mauna Loa scenic strip rd past jeep track In open area. Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 626 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-19
7 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Between Kokee & Mohihi In ravines. Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 1027 Kauai BISH 1922-10-29
8 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kokee, Banks of Kawaikoi stream just above rd crossing Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3368 Kauai BISH 1960-04-12
9 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Halekala, Leleiwi Pali Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620415001 Maui BISH 1962-04-15
10 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Upper Honomanu Stream bed Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2584 Maui BISH 1920-06-23
11 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kilauea Volcano Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 1363 Hawaii BISH 1909-05-01
12 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hamakua, Waikii-Humuula Rd-Kaohe 4 Sandy plains. Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 168 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-02
13 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Nuu, Waiopaa (Waiopai?) Ranch Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1872 Maui BISH 1920-03-06
14 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Ohia Mixed Mesic Shrubland at 3700 ft near Liha geological survey marker in a mesic shrubland of Dicranopteris, Metrosideros, Gahnia, Lycopodium, Styphelia and Machaerina Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1269 Maui BISH 1991-08-26
15 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 778 Maui BISH 1919-07-15
16 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hamakua, Waimea, upper Paauhau Preserved_Specimen Forming tufts. Hosaka, E.Y. 2207 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-03
17 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala In the crater. Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 828 Maui BISH 1922-10-16
18 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 584 Maui BISH 1919-07-16
19 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleman Trail, Haleakala National Park Preserved_Specimen Grass. Olson, G.E. 69 Maui BISH 1937-07-11
20 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, upper portions of Maunaloa Strip Road. Preserved_Specimen Tufted perennial grass with bluish green, needlelike leaves; inflorescences erect with spreading fascicles. Fairly common. Hobdy, R.W. 4837 Hawaii BISH 2011-06-20
21 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Summit Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8511 Maui BISH 1910-10-01
22 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Wakamoi Drying mossy rock bed in stream in rain forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27761 Maui BISH 1961-07-02
23 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Ohu Reservoir site, Kohala Mts Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1984-03-27
24 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley, Upper banks of Lake Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen DeWreede, R.E. 86 Maui BISH 1967-08-22
25 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Halawa Falls Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4330 Molokai BISH 1936-09-04
26 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hualalai, near summit Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 659 Hawaii BISH 1922-09-25
27 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3112 Hawaii BISH
28 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8139 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
29 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 718 Maui BISH 1919-07-11
30 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena around rangers cottages Dry to moderate forest. Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. 23 Hawaii BISH 1934-06-18
31 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Makaopuhi-Kalapana Trail Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 2979 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-26
32 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Near Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea Dominant element in Sophora-grass association. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 1722 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-17
33 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Rim of Haleakala Crater, near rest house On rocky slope. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 9957 Maui BISH 1933-08-21
34 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 298 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
35 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Near Pohakuloa, Puu Omaokoili Preserved_Specimen Kosaka, E. 14 Hawaii BISH 1962-04-03
36 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waiopai Gulch, Kahikinui Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 1218 Maui BISH 1975-12-28
37 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, in the understory around Wainapanapa Lake Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. Maui BISH 1991-05-19
38 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 989 Maui BISH 1918-04-24
39 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, lower shelf of Kipahulu Valley on streambank near Delta Camp. Preserved_Specimen Common name: alpine hairgrass Welton, P. 1633 Maui BISH 1992-06-04
40 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, summit Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 475 Maui BISH 1918-06-24
41 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3268 Hawaii BISH
42 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kohala Mts, Waipio headwaters Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3501 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-20
43 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kohala, head of Kawainui Valley Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3159 Hawaii BISH 1938-09-08
44 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Honokahau Drainage Basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 368 Maui BISH 1917-09-25
45 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Humuula Trail to summit of Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 852 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-14
46 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waimea District, Alakai Swamp, second bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2496 Kauai BISH 1972-06-28
47 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 898 Maui BISH 1919-07-21
48 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Brigham, W.T. Maui BISH 1909-01-01
49 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Upper Kapapala Ranch Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4113 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-01
50 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kokee, Kalalau lookout area Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3406 Kauai BISH 1960-04-14
51 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3111 Hawaii BISH
52 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kau District: Mountains behind Pahala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 414 Hawaii BISH 1911-08-09
53 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, summit Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) 655 Maui BISH 1918-04-24
54 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Kaeauae poli, E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 705 Maui BISH 1919-07-11
55 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mts behind Pahala, Kau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 414 Hawaii BISH 1911-08-09
56 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Wailau Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 1284 Molokai BISH 1910-01-01
57 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Summit of Hualalai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 199 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-19
58 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 3219 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
59 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala, Kipahulu Valley, base of Charlie's nose; lower valley; along streambed Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 448 Maui BISH 1983-07-09
60 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3265 Hawaii BISH
61 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3114 Hawaii BISH
62 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Olowalu Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2271 Maui BISH 1920-05-08
63 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Summit Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8511 Maui BISH 1910-10-01
64 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, summit of Mauna eeke Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 16003 Maui BISH 1919-09-05
65 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Humuula Trail to summit of Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 852 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-14
66 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, summit of Mauna eeke Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 16003 Maui BISH 1919-09-05
67 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 584 Maui BISH 1919-07-16
68 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Crater; W Kaupo Gap Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 429 Maui BISH 1983-06-28
69 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 298 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
70 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Summit Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8511 Maui BISH 1910-10-01
71 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2438 Kauai BISH 1972-05-23
72 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3270 Hawaii BISH
73 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Humuula Trail to summit of Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 852 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-14
74 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Huber, H.F.J. 14 Kauai BISH 1964-08-21
75 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 1366 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
76 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3267 Hawaii BISH
77 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3119 Hawaii BISH
78 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 891 Maui BISH 1919-07-21
79 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hawaii National Park, Park residence #21 Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 562 Hawaii BISH 1943-05-23
80 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Summit Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8511 Maui BISH 1910-10-01
81 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3110 Hawaii BISH
82 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Slopes of Mauna Kea, above Laumaia Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 903 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-18
83 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 294 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
84 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakaui. P. Ranch [Parker ranch?] Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) 3116 Hawaii BISH
85 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12734 Maui BISH 1911-05-10
86 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 898 Maui BISH 1919-07-21
87 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waimea Drainage Basin, W side, Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 875 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
88 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Oo Preserved_Specimen Goff, R.A. 36 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-13
89 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3266 Hawaii BISH
90 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 701 Maui BISH 1919-07-09
91 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waiki, Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8408 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
92 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kipahulu Valley, on NE lateral ridge, descending from central ridge at 4575 ft to valley floor at 4020 ft Preserved_Specimen DeWreede, R.E. 33 Maui BISH 1967-08-19
93 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Halawa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 496 Molokai BISH 1912-09-01
94 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hanehane, Kona Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 170 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-15
95 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waiki, Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8408 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
96 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kukaiau Ranch, N slope of Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14250 Hawaii BISH 1916-08-21
97 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waialeale, summit region Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3061 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
98 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3232 Hawaii BISH
99 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Summit of Hualalai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 199 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-19
100 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Waikamoi, lower pipeline trail Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2608 Maui BISH 1986-06-28
101 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Honokahau Drainage Basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 368 Maui BISH 1917-09-25
102 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakaui Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) 3237 Hawaii BISH
103 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Ohu Reservoir Site, Kohala Mountains Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. Hawaii BISH 1984-03-17
104 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Brigham, W.T. Maui BISH 1909-01-01
105 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kau, Ohaikea, mauka Preserved_Specimen Lyman, C. Hawaii BISH 1951-05-23
106 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Brigham, W.T. Maui BISH 1909-01-01
107 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Maui BISH
108 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hale Pohaku Road Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1978-07-31
109 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Makawao [in pencil on sheet] Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Maui BISH
110 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena 10 Miles Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Fullaway, D. Hawaii BISH 1919-08-01
111 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hawaii National Park, slope of Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. Hawaii BISH 1936-07-06
112 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Brigham, W.T. Maui BISH 1909-01-01
113 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kilauea Preserved_Specimen Couter, F.E. Hawaii BISH 1903-05-01
114 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Brigham, W.T. Maui BISH 1909-01-01
115 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Hawaii BISH 1957-01-01
116 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH
117 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Maui BISH 1957-08-29
118 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH
119 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Beginning of Hale Pahaku Road; Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1978-07-31
120 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kauai Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1916-10-01
121 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH
122 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Slope above Humuula Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1935-07-30
123 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Crater Preserved_Specimen Richardson, F. Maui BISH 1954-06-01
124 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Makawao Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Maui BISH
125 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena NONE Preserved_Specimen Rock? 5035 BISH
126 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Ridge, left side of Olowalu Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2297 Maui BISH 1920-05-10
127 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Summit of Hualalai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 199 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-19
128 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waimea Drainage Basin, W side, Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 875 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
129 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Kea, Humuula Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3949 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-21
130 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Halealoha Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 805 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-10
131 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 294 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
132 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 299 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
133 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Kea Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 1366 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
134 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena unknown Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) BISH
135 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kaluamakani, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Board of Agriculture and Forestry 3115 Hawaii BISH
136 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Lihue, ridge and slopes running South of Kawaikini. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron mixed wet forest and Dubautia-Sadleria shrubland-fernland with occasional small open bogs w/ Dubautia imbricata subsp. Acronaea, D. Paleata, Sadleria cyatheoides, S. Pallida, S. Squarrosa, Antidesma, Astelia argyrocoma, Bidens forbesii, Broussasia arguta, Coprosma kauaense, Ilex anomala. Preserved_Specimen Grass in flower, common, in Dubautia and Sadleria shrubland and bog habitat K.R. Wood 19531 Kauai BISH 2024-07-02
137 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala National Park, Naholoku at Paliku, along steep gully to saddle ridge N of Kuiki In mesic Metrosideros-scrub forest, growing along ridge & cliff area in open areas. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 846 Maui BISH 1975-06-21
138 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Saddle Road, about 26 miles from Hilo Dry, open grass area with a few Acacia koa, Sophora, and Coprosma ernodioides. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 407 Hawaii BISH 1967-03-29
139 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena University of Hawaii Observatory Barren cinder, lava bombs and ash field, with scattered Railliardia menziesii, Tetramolopium humile, and Deschampsia australis haleakalensis, Trisetum glomeratum (on rd.) and Agrostis sandwicensis. Preserved_Specimen Scattered tussock grass. Iltis, H.H. 534 Maui BISH 1967-08-07
140 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Wai Anapanapa, Haleakala, Kipahulu-Kuhiwa divide Forming grasslands near lake. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21011 Maui BISH 1945-08-14
141 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Molokai, N Coast, at base of the great Wailele Falls In fresh running water. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2169 Molokai BISH 1984-08-27
142 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena West Maui, Iao Valley, gulch to N of needle Lysimachia remyi, Hedyotis acuminata, Machaerina angustifolia, Carex wahuensis, Pipturus, Carex meyenii, Hedyotis formosa, Pritchardia glabrata, Psychotria mauiensis Preserved_Specimen flowers; leaves glossy, dark green Wood, K.R. 5143 Maui BISH 1996-04-24
143 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakahi Ditch Trail, Kohala, about 1 mile beyond the last rain gage (at end of road). Open bog w/ dwarfed Cheirodendron, Metrosideros, Sphagnum palustre. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 224 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-09
144 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hilo Moist hillsides. Preserved_Specimen 1/5 m ht. Lee, H.A. 153 Hawaii BISH 1926-03-01
145 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kilauea, Kau, Hawaii National Park In open places Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1397 Hawaii BISH 1936-07-03
146 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley On rocks covered with moss along the stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 14 Maui BISH 1972-09-28
147 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Rim of Haleakala Crater; Rest House Rocky slope. Preserved_Specimen Inflorescence reddish. Fosberg, F.R. 9957 Maui BISH 1933-08-21
148 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala National Park, Kalahaku Overlook, W crater rim Very open, dry, rocky & sandy site. Preserved_Specimen Grass, clumps growing together & definite spacing. Higashino, P.K. 686 Maui BISH 1975-06-13
149 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Humuula On pahoehoe lava flats. Preserved_Specimen Usinger, R.L. 9 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-03
150 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Waihoi Valley, unnamed stream on N side of valley Growing on bank with Eragrostis. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 2565 Maui BISH 1972-07-21
151 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waialeale summit Surrounded by mosses, lichens & sedges. Preserved_Specimen Common in clumps. Kores, P.J. 138 Kauai BISH 1979-09-02
152 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana Forest Reserve Along stream bank with Sadleria & Lobelia grayana. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 430 Maui BISH 1973-08-14
153 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena West Maui, Lihau Mountain, Lihau secton West Maui NAR, along windward cliffs at summit LZ, Aspect NE on near vertial windswept slopes. Wet/mesic shrubland: Metrosideros, Vaccinium, Sadleria, Eragrostis, Deschampsia, Lysimachia, Leptecophylla, Luzula, Carex, Osteomeles, Erigeron, Machaerina, Polypodium, Dodonaea, Psilotum, Coprosma, Clermontia, Dicranopteris, Hydrangea, Palhinhaea Preserved_Specimen Common Pezzillo, Z. 1127 Maui BISH 2025-03-27
154 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Maui Crack, in streamlet in rain forest. Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 752 Maui BISH 1919-07-01
155 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena About 27 m NE of Chain of Craters Rd near Lua Manu Crater Growing in open areas. Preserved_Specimen In clumps. Herat, T. 1030 Hawaii BISH 1974-07-15
156 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kona District, land of Keauhou ca. 10.3 mi above the low Kahaluu Forest Reserve gate Growing along the jeep rd. Preserved_Specimen Clump grass. Herbst, D.R. 5415 Hawaii BISH 1975-07-15
157 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley Stream bed at base of Charlie's nose. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 440 Maui BISH 1983-07-09
158 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp. Along trail in ohia forest. Wet. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 108 Kauai BISH 1966-05-26
159 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Keauhou Ranch, Kau District. Along powerline road, frequent clumps Metrosideros scrub Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. 64 Hawaii BISH 1979-12-18
160 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Waimea District. Mohihi, slopes and drainage north of Mohihi-Waialae trail from 2 mile marker Metrosideros mixed montane wet foreset with some steep slopes dominated by matting ferns of Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium, or Sticherus with Polyscias waialealae, Syzygium sandwicensis, Cheirodendron spp., Dodonaea viscosa, Santalum pyrularium, Psychotria mariniana, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Labordia degeneri, Melicope clusiifolia, M. a Preserved_Specimen Grass, in flowre, along waterfall of main stream, with Deschampsia nubigena. Wood, K.R. 18227 Kauai BISH 2019-06-19
161 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala National Park, slope S of Homser's Grove Disturbed, predominantly open scrub, (Styphelia, Sophora)-dominated, common growing with Holcus lanatus & Hypochoeris radicata. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 649 Maui BISH 1975-06-12
162 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena N Hilo district, along saddle rd ca 38.4 km from Hilo By roadside in open area. Preserved_Specimen Ca 1 m ht. Herat, T. 746 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
163 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, NE outer slope of Haleakala, 1.5 mi NE of Paliku Cabins, Above Wai Anapanapa In margins of Deschampsia grassland. With red-pink telial fungus. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3917 Maui BISH 1969-07-18
164 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Hanaula Border of cascade. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26886 Maui BISH 1973-08-17
165 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Keokea, S Kona Rough aa. Dry place, in lehua forest. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1505 Hawaii BISH 1936-08-20
166 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kohala Mts above Kamuela Side of stream in damp shady gorge. Preserved_Specimen Perennial. Ewart III, G.R. 314 Hawaii BISH 1932-11-10
167 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp Along trail in Ohia forest. Wet. Preserved_Specimen Bishop, E. 109 Kauai BISH 1966-05-30
168 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Lowland Mesic Shrubland at 3200 ft on a sunny west facing exposed ridge near a dwarfed koa forest Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1113 Maui BISH 1991-07-13
169 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena University of Hawaii Observatory Barren cinder, lava bombs and ash field, with scattered Railliardia menziesii, Tetramolopium humile, and Deschampsia australis haleakalensis, Trisetum glomeratum (on rd.) and Agrostis sandwicensis. Preserved_Specimen Scattered tussock grass. Iltis, H.H. 535 Maui BISH 1967-08-07
170 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Crater, 2.5 mi W of Paliku Cabins On crater floor. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3941 Maui BISH 1969-07-20
171 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Located on the Mauna Loa Strip Rd ca. 7.5 mi toward summit from intersection with the Kona-Hilo Hwy, or ca. 1 mi past the 5,000 ft elevation sign, & 1 mi before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge. (plot 21) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Montane Acacia colony (mountain parkland formation). Preserved_Specimen Grass ca. 3 ft tall. Newell, C.L. 47 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-09
172 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena West Maui, Lihau Mountain, Lihau secton West Maui NAR, along windward cliffs at summit LZ, Aspect NE on near vertial windswept slopes. Wet/mesic shrubland: Metrosideros, Vaccinium, Sadleria, Eragrostis, Deschampsia, Lysimachia, Leptecophylla, Luzula, Carex, Osteomeles, Erigeron, Machaerina, Polypodium, Dodonaea, Psilotum, Coprosma, Clermontia, Dicranopteris, Hydrangea, Palhinhaea Preserved_Specimen Common Pezzillo, Z. 1126 Maui BISH 2025-03-27
173 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Brown's Ranch, Kilauea In open grassy slope Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1437 Hawaii BISH 1936-07-07
174 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kamakou Preserve, wet gulch west of Pu`u Kolekole, East Moloka`i. Montane wet Metrosideros forest with native shrubs and ferns. Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass with dry inflorescences. Pratt, L.W. 1090 Molokai BISH 1982-05-19
175 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena 4 mi due E of Olinda, on Haipuaena Gulch. At head of Olinda water flume Deep canyon-like gulch, with stream sides & rocky cliffs & steep lush slopes, with Gunnera mauiensis, Cyanea ferox, Rubus hawaiensis, Broussaisia arguta. On rocks in streambed & open ditches on flume. Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 451 Maui BISH 1967-08-05
176 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Loa, 3.25 mi along Mauna Loa Trail to Puu ulaula Rest House. In slight bowl to left of trail In dry rocky soil, exposed, assoc with scattered Coprosma montana, Dodonaea viscosa, Styphelia, Argyroxiphium. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps. Herbst, D.R. 256 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-14
177 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kauai, Wai'ale'ale, incredibly wet native dominated forest about 700 m W of summit rim. Wet forest, sunny, open area. Preserved_Specimen Abundant, plants closer to the summit not flowering. Faccenda, K. 3545 Kauai BISH 2024-06-18
178 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E outer slope of Haleakala, 2 mi NE of Paliku Cabins, along E border of grassland near Kalapawili Ridge Growing in exposed site along ridge. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3584 Maui BISH 1969-06-19
179 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Loa, ca. 3.0 mi along Mauna Loa Trail to Puu ulaula Rest House Growing in shade of Metrosideros tree on dry pahoehoe lava, assoc with Coprosma montana, C. ernodeoides, Styphelia, Vaccinium. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 251 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-14
180 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp, Waialeale summit area Lower parts of tundra. Preserved_Specimen Bushy herb up to 50 cm ht & 30 cm across, lvs green, spikelets light yellow. van Royen, P. 11728 Kauai BISH 1977-09-03
181 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Manawainui Valley Vegetation: Exotic grasses, Aleurites & Psidium. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 2282 Maui BISH 1976-06-25
182 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui Summit bog. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2694 Maui BISH 1938-07-26
183 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena 1/4 mi N of Saddle road, Hilo Forest Reserve Vegetation: Dicranopteris emarginata, Eleocharis, Carex, Cheirodendron and Metrosideros. Area very boggy. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 7034 Hawaii BISH 1978-03-10
184 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Hanaula Border of cascade. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26886 Maui BISH 1973-08-17
185 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Forest Reserve, ridge E of Kaupo Gap Vegetation: Acacia, Dodonaea, Hypochoeris & Styphelia. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 2670 Maui BISH 1976-07-01
186 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Mauna Loa, ca. along Mauna Loa Trail to Puu ulaula Rest House, ca. 2.5 mi above rain shelter Dry, assoc with Coprosma montana, C. ernodeoides, Hypochoeris, Dodonaea, Styphelia, Geranium cuneatum, Vaccinium. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 250 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-14
187 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena On rd from saddle (Humuula Sta.) to State Park Cabins (Hale Pohaku), S slope of Mauna Kea Volcano Tussock grassland (Deschampsia nubigena, Danthonia sp., Trisetum glomeratum & many spp. intro.) Sophora chrysophylla savanna, on porous basaltic sands & volcanic ash slopes. Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 201 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-23
188 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kohala Ditch Trail, Honokaui nui Side of cliff. Preserved_Specimen 1/5 m ht. Lee, H.A. 95 Hawaii BISH 1924-01-01
189 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Forest Reserve, Healani Stream area Vegetation: Acacia, Dodonaea, Metrosideros & Myrsine. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 1856 Maui BISH 1976-06-15
190 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, along NE ridge of Haleakala Crater, 1 mi N of Paliku Cabins At margin of grassland, near heath scrub. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3578 Maui BISH 1969-06-19
191 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hamakua, ! km N of Puu Pohakuloa aa, ash; Sophora chrysophylla, Dodonaea viscosa, Chamaesyce olowaluana, Bidens menziesii, Sida fallax, Eragrostis atropioides Preserved_Specimen Close, B. 99511 Hawaii BISH 1995-09-27
192 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kahuku parkland, 8 mi NE of Nene Cabin Upper Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Tufted. St.John, H. 26821 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-25
193 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Honolii Stream, Hilo Forest Reserve Growing near or beneath waterfall. Growing on rocks. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 7128 Hawaii BISH 1978-03-21
194 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala National Park, Kaupo Trail Grows in deep shade in this moderately wet district. Preserved_Specimen Grass. Olson, G.E. 59 Maui BISH 1937-07-15
195 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, S slope, near Kolekole Growing in black sand on lava slope. Preserved_Specimen 2 ft tall. Chock, A.K. 281 Maui BISH 1951-12-24
196 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 605 Maui BISH 1916-09-25
197 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Located on the Mauna Loa Strip Rd ca. 7.5 mi toward summit from intersection with the Kona-Hilo Hwy, or ca. 1 mi past the 5,000 ft elevation sign, & 1 mi before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge. (plot 21) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Montane Acacia colony (mountain parkland formation). Preserved_Specimen Grass ca. 3 ft tall. Newell, C.L. 40 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-09
198 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala National Park, S of head of Halemauu Trail Dry scrubland, dominants-Vaccinium, Styphelia, Sophora. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 668 Maui BISH 1975-06-13
199 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena N. Hilo, Forest Reserve; Saddle Rd. at 35.4 km dry montane forest Preserved_Specimen grass to 60 cm Annable, C.R. 3761 Hawaii BISH 1998-01-19
200 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, head of Kuhiwa stream, S of Nahiku In dripping water on face of waterfall. Preserved_Specimen Flaccid & pendent. St.John, H. 21053 Maui BISH 1945-08-20
201 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Black gorge, Wailuku On dripping cliffs. Preserved_Specimen In tussocks. Degener, O. 23768 Maui BISH 1954-07-30
202 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, slopes above Auahi Forest Occasional in open jeep trail in dense scrub or scrub forest on `a`a lava. Preserved_Specimen Densely tufted; lvs rather stiff. Fosberg, F.R. 48349 Maui BISH 1967-03-25
203 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Parker Ranch, above Waikii Dry grass land. Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 210 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-29
204 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hanalei District, Namolokama Mt, summit plateau Low, wet elfin cloud forest of Metrosideros ssp., Cheirodendron, & Pelea spp. trees covered by bryophytes, interspersed with low shrubland of Metrosideros, Myrsine, and Vaccinium, and open boggy areas with native herbs (Oreobolus, Dichanthelium, Viola) highly invaded by weedy Juncus planifolius Preserved_Specimen Grass w/ fine lvs, culms forming dense tussocks, inflorescence light green. Lorence, D.H. 6067 Kauai BISH 1988-06-22
205 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Rainforest area betw Puu Ahulili & Kaupo gap Vegetation: Dicranopteris, Cheirodendron & Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 2753 Maui BISH 1976-07-05
206 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala, E outer slopes, 2 mi NE of Paliku Cabins. Below Wai Anapanapa At margins of Wai Ele`ele with Carex alligata, C. svenonis, Luzula, etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3560 Maui BISH 1969-06-19
207 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kamakou Preserve, wet gulch west of Pu`u Kolekole, East Moloka`i. Montane wet Metrosideros forest with native shrubs and ferns. Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass with dry inflorescences. Pratt, L.W. 1090 Molokai BISH 1982-05-19
208 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hana Forest Reserve; between main camp and Puu Alae [Alaea] Deschampsia meadow Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 3061 Maui BISH 1973-08-09
209 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena NE outer slope of Haleakala, 1.5 mi NE of Paliku Cabins In mire at NE corner of extensive Deschampsia grassland, with Oreobulus, Carex svenonis, C. montis-eeka, Panicum lamiatile, Luzula etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3613 Maui BISH 1969-06-21
210 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley, E part of valley, at base of central pali Growing on rocks in bed of stream. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 3912 Maui BISH 1967-08-07
211 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hamakua Ditch, Kohala Mts Growing out of Sphagnum & other mosses. Wet mossy forest of Cheirodendron, Coprosma, Metrosideros & Cibotium. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3894 Hawaii BISH 1988-09-24
212 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena On rd from saddle (Humuula Sta.) to State Park Cabins (Hale Pohaku), S slope of Mauna Kea Volcano Tussock grassland (Deschampsia nubigena, Danthonia sp., Trisetum glomeratum & many spp. intro.) Sophora chrysophylla savanna, on porous basaltic sands & volcanic ash slopes. Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 180 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-23
213 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kumueli Growing on waterfall with Selaginella arbuscula, Dumortiera hirsuta, Plagiochila, Pipturus albidus, Macherina angustifolia, Deparia petersennii, Pilea pepploides, Erigeron, and others. Preserved_Specimen Clumping, deumbent, grass growing on ledges. Open panicles, branching obtusely from the main axis. Thomas, M.K. 652 Molokai BISH 2024-04-28
214 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District Growing with Stipa cernua and Trisetum glomeratum in open mamane parkland Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass about 1 1/2 ft. tall. Cuddihy, L.W. 898 Hawaii BISH 1981-10-06
215 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala Crater, crater floor In sand. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2821 Maui BISH 1938-08-04
216 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena On rd from saddle (Humuula Sta.) to State Park Cabins (Hale Pohaku), S slope of Mauna Kea Volcano Tussock grassland (Deschampsia nubigena, Danthonia sp., Trisetum glomeratum & many spp. intro.) Sophora chrysophylla savanna, on porous basaltic sands & volcanic ash slopes. Preserved_Specimen Lvs green, short, stiff. Very common in dense, small tussocks. Iltis, H.H. 178 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-23
217 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley, on right side (NE) portion of Kipahulu Valley On thin soil on boulders along rocky stream bed. Preserved_Specimen DeWreede, R.E. 29 Maui BISH 1967-08-19
218 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Ainapo to Puu Pili, Kapapala, Kau District In open Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Tufts. St.John, H. 18443 Hawaii BISH 1937-12-21
219 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Waihoi Valley, S fork of Waiohonu Stream On a sheer, wet bank in scattered patches with various mosses & Isachne. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 16 Maui BISH 1972-06-14
220 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena West Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Natural Area Reserve, SE side of planeze near Olowalu Valley On open ridge top Preserved_Specimen Small clumps forming miniature tussocks. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Leptecophylla, Coprosma, Myrsine, Dicranopteris, Polypodium, Sphenomeris, jTrisetum, Dianella, Carex, Luzula, Andropogon, Epidendron, Conyza, Senecio, Oppenheimer, H.L. 31308 Maui BISH 2013-03-13
221 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Located on the Mauna Loa Strip Rd ca. 7.5 mi toward summit from intersection with the Kona-Hilo Hwy, or ca. 1 mi past the 5000 ft elevation sign, & ca. 1 mi before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge. (plot 21) Montane Acacia colony (mountain parkland formation). Preserved_Specimen Grass ca. 3 ft tall. Newell, C.L. 37 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-09
222 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District Growing with Stipa cernua and Trisetum glomeratum in open mamane parkland Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass about 1 1/2 ft. tall. Cuddihy, L.W. 898 Hawaii BISH 1981-10-06
223 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala National Park, S of head of Halemauu Trail Dry scrubland, dominants-Vaccinium, Styphelia, Sophora. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 668 Maui BISH 1975-06-13
224 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena SW flank of Mauna Loa, in the Ahupuaa of Manuka In a kipuka, closed Metroideros forest & scattered Acacia with Cibotium, Coprosma, Myrsine on soil & `a`a lava. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6245 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-21
225 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kilauea, Kau, Hawaii National Park Open places. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1397 Hawaii BISH 1936-07-03
226 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kahuku-Ainapo Trail, Kahuku, Kau In open swampy plain, dominant species. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1452 Hawaii BISH 1936-07-28
227 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Humuula Sheep Station, Mauna Kea, Hilo In open pasture Preserved_Specimen Abundant Hosaka, E.Y. 1602 Hawaii BISH 1936-09-12
228 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Lahaina District, between the reservoir & Hanaula spring Growing on catchment basin, in dense, wet forest of Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Sadleria, Lycopodium. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 1927 Maui BISH 1979-06-06
229 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Nianiau In rocky places. Preserved_Specimen 1820 Maui BISH
230 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Koolau Forest Reserve In open meadow surrounded by Metrosideros forest (low stature). Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 337 Maui BISH 1973-07-11
231 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Along NE outer slope of Haleakala Crater, along trail above Kipahulu Valley at edge of Pali Growing on exposed ridges at margin of extensive Deschampsia grasslands. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3579 Maui BISH 1969-06-19
232 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kamakou Preserve, E fork Kawela Gulch Along stream below bridge. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5432 Molokai BISH 1984-07-18
233 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp Trail, 5th mire On bog flats. Preserved_Specimen Population of scattered clumps. Takeuchi, W.N. 105 Kauai BISH 1983-07-31
234 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 605 Maui BISH 1916-09-25
235 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Honopue Gulch, Kohala Mts. In thin waterfall along trail. Preserved_Specimen Bishop, L.E. 67028 Hawaii BISH 1970-06-12
236 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haelaau-Puu Kukui Trail Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 48 Maui BISH 1928-12-20
237 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Mt Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 427 Maui BISH 1916-09-25
238 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Ohia Mixed Mesic Forest at 3900 ft near an opening of the forest with Metrosideros, Ilex, Coprosma, Dubautia, Pipturus, Labordia, Sadleria, Dicranopteris, Marattia, Liparis, Eragrostis grandis and Rhynchospora sclerioides Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 973 Maui BISH 1991-07-09
239 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena E outer slope of Haleakala, 1.5 mi NE of Paliku Cabins, above Anapanapa In heath scrub with Vaccinium, Deschampsia, Sadleria, etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3599 Maui BISH 1969-06-20
240 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Nianiau Occasional in rocky places. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1809 Maui BISH 1937-04-13
241 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena N Hilo district, along saddle rd ca 38.4 km from Hilo By roadside in open area. Preserved_Specimen Ca 1 m ht. Herat, T. 746 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
242 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Upper Shelf of Kipahulu Valley Central Pali Trail alpine hairgrass Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. Maui BISH 1993-10-19
243 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala National Park, 50 m E of Hosmer's Grove Rocky, mesic Metrosideros-dominated narrow ravine, growing on moss covered rock with Holcus lanatus. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 618 Maui BISH 1975-06-12
244 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Ulupalakua, Puu Nianiau In rocky places. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1820 Maui BISH 1937-04-13
245 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala, end of Olinda Pipeline Trail In creek bed, assoc with Gunnera in Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Bishop, E. 165 Maui BISH 1966-06-21
246 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai Swamp In open bog with native plants. Preserved_Specimen Erect grass. Pearsall, G.A. 408 Kauai BISH 1959-07-10
247 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Kamakou Preserve, Kawela Section, summit at Papaala Pali Growing on exposed edge of pali with `uki and low `ohi`a, `olapa, alani, manono, kanawao, and pilo. Preserved_Specimen Bunchgrass. Cuddihy, L.W. 1107 Molokai BISH 1982-05-20
248 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala National Park, Kalapawili Ridge, at head of Lauulu Trail N-facing nearly closed Vaccinium-Styphelia scrubland. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 930 Maui BISH 1975-06-24
249 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Along power line; Mauna Loa Strip Road; Volc. Nat. Park Savanna with a few koa. Preserved_Specimen Tufted. Degener, O. 33382 Hawaii BISH 1973-04-17
250 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Alakai swamp, Fenced Platanthera Bog, near Kilohana, above Kawaikoi stream Metrosideros-Oreobolus bog. W/ Platanthera holochila, Myrsine denticulata, heyotis terminalis, Steyphelia, Vaccinium, Cheirodendron, Melicope clusifolia, Plantago pachyphylla, Lagenifera erici, Viola kauaiensis, Gahnia, Lycopodi Preserved_Specimen Upright grass in bog up to 3 ft. tall Tangalin, N. 983 Kauai BISH 2006-09-14
251 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Puu Nianiau In rocky places. Preserved_Specimen 1820 Maui BISH
252 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Keauhou Ranch, Kau District Along powerline road. Metrosideros scrub. Preserved_Specimen Frequent clumps. Cuddihy, L.W. 63 Hawaii BISH 1979-12-18
253 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Hawaii County. Puu Makaala Natural Area Reserve Site, NEON Plot PUUM_003. MEPO5 woodland with DENU6 groundcover. Younger pahoehoe substrate with boggy pockets. With Metrosideros polymorpha, Cibotium glaucum, Styphelia tameiameiae, Vaccinium reticulatum, Deschampsia nubigena, Axonopus fissifolius, Morelotia gahniiformis. Preserved_Specimen Fruiting Donoso 1 Hawaii BISH 2019-09-04
254 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena East Maui, Haleakala In shaded gulch in upper Kaupo gap with Holcus, Luzula, Polypodium, Lythrum, Vaccinium reticulatum, etc. Preserved_Specimen Forming tussocks. Henrickson, J.S. 3495 Maui BISH 1969-06-16
255 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena W Maui, Puu Kukui, between Nakalaloa & summit Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10037 Maui BISH 1933-08-24
256 Deschampsia cespitosa subsp. nubigena Haleakala Crater, New Halemau Trail On rocky cliffs. Preserved_Specimen Grass 13' high Olson, G.E. 35 Maui BISH 1937-04-02
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