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Fimbristylis dichotoma

(L.) Vahl (1805)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Fimbristylis

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Short-lived perennials with short rhizomes.

Stems: Culms tufted, trigonous, 10–70 cm tall, 0.5–1.5 mm in diameter.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Leaves few per culm. Blades green, glaucous, flat or margins weakly incurved, linear, shorter than the culm. Surfaces glabrous or sparsely pilose, apex blunt. Margins entire. Sheathing; sheaths glabrous or pilose, ventrally reddish brown or pale brown; ligule a fringe of hairs. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in inflorescences lax to dense, simple, compound, or decompound, 2–10 cm long, 1–5 cm wide, bearing numerous spikelets, rays 2–5, 1–6 cm long; involucral bracts 2–5, the lower ones leafy usually longer than the inflorescence; spikelets solitary or in clusters of 2–3, brown to somewhat reddish brown, ovoid to ovoid–ellipsoid, 4–8 mm long, 2.5–3 mm wide, acute; glumes yellow, tinged brown, thin, chartaceous, broadly ovate, 2–3 mm long, weakly few–veined on both sides of the green keel, contracted to an often mucronulate apex. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens 1-3. Ovary superior; style 2–2.5 mm long, strongly flattened conspicuously fimbriate, dilated at base; stigmas 2.

Fruit: Achenes yellow to white; broadly obovoid; biconvex; 0.8–1.2 mm long; conspicuously cancellate with 5–8 rows of transversely rectangular cells; apex rounded to apiculate; base short–stipitate. Seeds 1; seed coat thin; free from pericarp; embryo basal; endosperm abundant.

Ploidy: 2n = 10; 12; 20; 30

Habitat: Occurring primarily in moist; open sites; including trail sides and roadsides; bogs; grassy areas; disturbed areas in mesic or wet forest; and lava flows.

Elevation Range: 10–2,730 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

Kaua'i Indigenous
O'ahu Indigenous
Molokai Indigenous
Lana'i Indigenous
Maui Indigenous
Hawai'i Indigenous

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 287 (1805)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1405 (K, O, Mo, M, H); Oppenheimer 2007:23 (L)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Fimbristylis dichotoma Drive about 200 m. down Hilina Pali Road from intersection with Chain of Craters Road. Plant was about 20 m. west (right side) of road (plot 1) Metrosideros-native shrub-Andropogon community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 6 in. tall. Newell, C.L. 418 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-15
2 Fimbristylis dichotoma Keawanui Bay, rocky coast along windward side of island Growing on coastal lava rock, ca. 10 m. from 5717. Preserved_Specimen Clumped perennial ca. 30 cm tall. Wagner, W.L. 5710 Molokai BISH 1987-07-30
3 Fimbristylis dichotoma Haleakala National Park, head of Lauulu Trail, Kalapawili Ridge North-facing, nearly closed Vaccinium-Styphelia scrubland. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 934 Maui BISH 1975-06-24
4 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koolau Mts., Pupukea-Kahuku trail. Trail. Preserved_Specimen Selling, O. 3348 Oahu BISH 1938-09-02
5 Fimbristylis dichotoma Drive down Hilina Pali Road about 4.9 mi to beginning of Footprints Trail (heading west towards Mauna Loa). Walk 3.5 mi down this trail to about 50 m. west (below) the great fault pali Extremely sparse desert community on shifting ash dunes. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 6 in. tall. Newell, C.L. 740 Hawaii BISH 1966-09-02
6 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koloa, Haupu Open shrubland, herbland, sparse tree cover; Metrosideros polymorpha, Dicranopteris linearis, Cibotium glaucum, Sadleria pallida, Hedyotis terminalis, Psychotria mariniana, Antidesma platyphyllum, Bobea brevipes, Xylosma hawaiiense, Cheirodendron fauriei, Melicope feddei, Tetraplasandra Preserved_Specimen Small terrestrial sedge; leaves dark green stiff, carpeting ground. Common. Wood, K.R. 11978 Kauai BISH 2006-07-14
7 Fimbristylis dichotoma Pelekunu In wet gulch; kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Hughes, G.D. Molokai BISH 1992-08-12
8 Fimbristylis dichotoma Caldera floor just southeast of Halemaumau Pit Common locally around fumaroles and warm spots on caldera floor. Preserved_Specimen Culms ascending. Fosberg, F.R. 55485 Hawaii BISH 1974-04-25
9 Fimbristylis dichotoma down Chain of Craters Road about 28.5 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 0.2 mi before Queen's Bath. Plant was about 0.25 mi up the Royal Estates Road, not far from HVNP boundary (plot 27) Mixed lowland scrub community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 9 in. tall. Newell, C.L. 128 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-20
10 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, Lahaina District, Napili Growing at edge of lawn with Sphagneticola & Bougainvillea. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 40104 Maui BISH 2001-04-04
11 Fimbristylis dichotoma Crest of Hanalei-Kawaihau Ridge near Kualapa, southwest of the Makaleha Mts Rare, along jeep road. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 2077 Kauai BISH 1980-07-31
12 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kohala Mts, Awini Ridge, P.T.B.G. preserve Major component of open, boggy areas between ohia tussocks on ridge. Usually highly disturbed due to pig rooting. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 1394 Hawaii BISH 1985-11-20
13 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, Wailuku District, Kahului, on E Wakea Ave In lawn. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Oppenheimer, H.L. 40138 Maui BISH 2001-04-23
14 Fimbristylis dichotoma sulfur banks on Chain of Craters Road Full sun, open lava rocks and thin soil in fumes around fumaroles. Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 146 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
15 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kaneohe; grown in nursery at 47-770 Lamaula Road Cultivated ornamental. Preserved_Specimen Forms clumps 10-14 tall; lvs deep green; spikelets reddish brown. Horikawa, E. 746 Oahu BISH 1991-06-07
16 Fimbristylis dichotoma down Chain of Craters Road about 9 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 6.4 mi from intersection with Hilina Pali Road. Walk up Old Kalapana Trail about 0.3 mi Metrosideros-native shrub-Andropogon transition community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 1 ft. tall. Newell, C.L. 584 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-24
17 Fimbristylis dichotoma Pupukea-Paumalu, Koolauloa, Koolau Mts Uncommon in Casuarina forests with mixed secondary canopy. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3742 Oahu BISH 1987-12-05
18 Fimbristylis dichotoma Pali Highway, vicinity of Akamu Pl From mowed grass in sunny area Preserved_Specimen Infrequent Faccenda, K. 1937.5 Oahu BISH 2021-05-29
19 Fimbristylis dichotoma On the second ridge of Hauula mountain range Growing under shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Quite common. Herat, T. 232 Oahu BISH 1972-08-23
20 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kalaupapa, Peninsula, Na Laea point, beach in front of northernmost cottage, Bernard's costal strand, white sand and basalt rock mix Preserved_Specimen clumping sedge, culm ~80 cm, lax, compound inflorescense Wysong, M.L. 853 Molokai BISH 2006-01-16
21 Fimbristylis dichotoma ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District Common on the dirt road in the experimental tree planting site on the side fo the Puna Trail. The area is exposed to direct sunlight and the soil is crushed lava or cinder. Preserved_Specimen Common sedge. Yoshida, L. 79.069 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-08
22 Fimbristylis dichotoma Wailua Game Reserve, above Wailua Vegetation on plots stripmined for bauxite ore in 1958-60. Tree plot area; localized fertilizer. Preserved_Specimen Clump forming but infrequent. Howard, R.A. 20201 Kauai BISH 1985-10-20
23 Fimbristylis dichotoma down Chain of Craters Road about 9 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 6.4 mi from intersection with Hilina Pali Road. Walk up Old Kalapana Trail about 0.3 mi Metrosideros-native shrub-Andropogon transition community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 1 ft. tall. Newell, C.L. 585 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-24
24 Fimbristylis dichotoma Schofield Barracks, Oahu St., Oahu Army Natural Resources Program, West Base, Area X, Bldg. #1131 Plant in high traffic zone, trampled a lot, may afffect growth form. Canopy vegetation: Aleurites moluccana, Thespesia populnea, Cordia subcordata, Falcataria moluccana, Spathodea campanulata, Melia azedarach. Preserved_Specimen Rosette with flowering stalks 30-50 cm tall; leaves stiff; fruit & seed present. About a dozen plants, plus seedlings. Collected while conducting weed survey at baseyard. Lee, J. 338 Oahu BISH 2014-01-29
25 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kapaa, Kawaihau In pasture. Very common in mixture with Axonopus compressus. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1646 Kauai BISH 1936-10-24
26 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, Hana District, Hana Forest Reserve, Hana Ranch lands, mauka of Keakaamanu Boggy area just mauka of Keakaamanu dominated by grasses, sedges, and low-growing herbs: most common are Paspalum scrobiculatum, Rhynchospora radicans ssp. microcephala, Kyllinga brevifolia, Commelina diffusa, Desmodium sandwicensis. Preserved_Specimen Common sedge in the wetland. Imada, C. 200278 Maui BISH 2002-11-11
27 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honolulu, Kalihi Valley Along ditch in taro patch. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14118 Oahu BISH 1916-08-02
28 Fimbristylis dichotoma Haalelepaakai Ridge In muddy trail in open, sunny Metrosideros/Dicranopteris Forest. Preserved_Specimen Couple of plants. Oppenheimer, H.L. 120639 Lanai BISH 2006-12-20
29 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kohala Mts, Awini Ridge, P.T.B.G. preserve Major component of open, boggy areas between ohia tussocks on ridge. Usually highly disturbed due to pig rooting. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 1394 Hawaii BISH 1985-11-20
30 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honaunau. City of Refuge Growing in pahoehoe cracks. Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8191 Maui BISH 1910-08-25
31 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Caldera floor near Halemaumau parking area Common in fumarole area. Preserved_Specimen Culms prostrate. Fosberg, F.R. 46055 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-20
32 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hana Hwy, ca. 2 km E of Wailua Wet, shady roadside dominated by weeds Preserved_Specimen This plant is larger than the typical F. dichotoma I'm used to seeing at about 50 cm tall Faccenda, K. 2769 Maui BISH 2022-10-23
33 Fimbristylis dichotoma steaming area between Puhimau and Kokoolau craters, southwest side of Chain of Craters Road Abundant in open area of fumaroles, formerly Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Culms prostrate. Fosberg, F.R. 46060 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-20
34 Fimbristylis dichotoma Piinaau Valley Roadside weed. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2657 Maui BISH 1986-12-30
35 Fimbristylis dichotoma Ahupuaa of Waiawa. Central Koolau Mountains. Growing in muddy portion of trail with Sacciolepis indica, Juncus planifolius, Themeda villosa, Rhychospora caduca, and others. Forest area dominated by Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Sadleria, Cibotium, Psychotria, and others. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 890 Oahu BISH 2024-10-24
36 Fimbristylis dichotoma Ahupua'a of Halepuaa in the Puna District. On the dirt road in the expimental tree planting site ont the side of the Puna Trail The area is exposed to direct sunlight and the soil is crushed lava or cinder. Preserved_Specimen A common sedge. Yoshida, L. 79.069 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-08
37 Fimbristylis dichotoma Olomana - Agricultural Land between Kailua and Waimanalo. Roughly below Waimanalo Forest reserve/Mt Olomana 3rd peak Found growing in agricultural land. Preserved_Specimen Small, clumping, weedy sedge. Walvoord, N. 2024021 Oahu BISH 2024-10-29
38 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kawaiiki Valley, Kawailoa Mesic koa and ohia lehua forest. Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1051 Oahu BISH 1947-11-02
39 Fimbristylis dichotoma Eastern slope of Koolau Range, 1.6 mi S to 2.1 mi SSW of Hauula, Kaluanui Stream valley below Sacred Falls A. Damp vertical volcanic cliff face. B. Disturbed wet woods (Eugenia malaccensis, Aleurites mollucana, Zingiber serumbet, Cyrtandra stupantha, many ferns) talus slopes near bottom of gorge (alt. 400-600 ft). C. Open weedy woods and thickets mouth of gorge (alt. 130 ft.). D. Step, highly disturbed mountain spur above (c) (Styphelia, Gleichenia, Acacia koa, Metrosideros) Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 374 Oahu BISH 1967-07-27
40 Fimbristylis dichotoma Waipio, Kipapa Gulch Metrosideros-Antidesma forest. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7172 Oahu BISH 1934-08-06
41 Fimbristylis dichotoma Ranae Ganske Property, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Growing along edge of taro loi behind house. Preserved_Specimen Clumping, but lax, sedge. Crago, L.M. 2005187 Maui BISH 2005-08-11
42 Fimbristylis dichotoma Puu Peahinaia, Koolau Mts Open ridge. Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 202 Oahu BISH 1931-10-04
43 Fimbristylis dichotoma N of Puu Aalii, along fence line on ridgetop In degraded shrubland. Preserved_Specimen Uncommon. Oppenheimer, H.L. 50616 Lanai BISH 2006-05-10
44 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honolulu Distr., Koolau Mts., Lanipo Trail, Mauumae Ridge On ridge crest. Preserved_Specimen Scattered clumps. Wagner, W.L. 6271 Oahu BISH 1989-11-05
45 Fimbristylis dichotoma Chain of Craters Road, Aloi Hot Spot, near Aloi Crater Rare in hot ground with steam cracks. Preserved_Specimen Culms prostrate. Fosberg, F.R. 45165 Hawaii BISH 1964-03-15
46 Fimbristylis dichotoma Keauhou Ranch, Kilauea Forest Reserve boundary road, Kau District Along trails in pastureland. Preserved_Specimen Occasional sedge. Cuddihy, L.W. 55 Hawaii BISH 1979-12-18
47 Fimbristylis dichotoma down Chain of Craters Road about 7.9 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 0.6 mi toward ocean from Makaopuhi Crater sign Metrosideros-Sadleria-Dicranopteris forest community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 1.5 ft. tall. Newell, C.L. 928 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-27
48 Fimbristylis dichotoma Parker Ranch, Kaala Wet pasture. Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 325 Hawaii BISH 1934-02-16
49 Fimbristylis dichotoma Southwest of Haena, 0.5 mi in on Na Pali Coast Trail In open exposed areas of black lava. Preserved_Specimen Infrequent. Henrickson, J.S. 3991 Kauai BISH 1969-07-31
50 Fimbristylis dichotoma Puu Kahili, above fork of Wahiawa Stream, on Forest Reserve boundary road Along road in muddy puddles. Preserved_Specimen Cespitose cyperaceous plant. Stone, B.C. 780 Kauai BISH 1955-06-15
51 Fimbristylis dichotoma Laupahoehoe, Hamakua Coast open forest of tall Metrosideros with an undergrowth of Athyrium sandwichianum. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1851 Hawaii BISH 1970-07-22
52 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kipapa Trail, 2 mi from refuge boundary, S side of trail, ridgeline above trail Wet lowland forest; Metrosideros, Acacia, Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen sedge; clumps; flowers, fruit. Uncommon. Reynolds, L.S. 228 Oahu BISH 2006-07-21
53 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hanalei Distr., Kahili ahupuaa, on margin of northeastern arm of Puu Ka Ele Reservoir Open mucky soil adjacent to pond with a mix of grasses, sedges, and herbs including Paspalum conjugatum, Sacciolepis, Brachiaria, Cyperus polystachyos. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 200165 Kauai BISH 2001-09-27
54 Fimbristylis dichotoma Ewa, Waimalu Creek bed. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7333 Oahu BISH 1934-09-09
55 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koolau Mtns., Waipio, S ridge of Kipapa Gulch Wet gorge. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10016 Oahu BISH 1929-11-10
56 Fimbristylis dichotoma Fumarole area across highway from Puhimau Crater. Hawaii National Park Very common on almost bare ground warmed and affected by fumes from the numerous steam vents Preserved_Specimen Culms prostrate to somewhat ascending leaves stiff. Fosberg, F.R. 56738 Hawaii BISH 1977-03-22
57 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Lowland Dry Shrubland at 2500 ft on a rocky ridge with Artemisia, Bidens, Tridax, Conyza, Rhynchelytrum, Schiedea menziesii, Dubautia linearis, Polypodium, Pellaea and Cheilanthes spp. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 883 Maui BISH 1991-07-09
58 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, Hana Distr., coastal pasturelands southeast of Kauiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele Along Mo`omo`oiki Stream. Preserved_Specimen Common herb. Flynn, T.W. 2542 Maui BISH 1987-10-22
59 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koolau Mts., S end, Aina Haina Valley. Second gully on west side, ca. 0.25 mi beyond end of Hao St., Aina Haina town In wet pool of gully. Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1268 Oahu BISH 1956-05-10
60 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honaunau. City of Refuge Growing in pahoehoe cracks. Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8191 Maui BISH 1910-08-25
61 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kohala Ditch Trail Preserved_Specimen Plant 0.25 m. high. Lee, H.A. 142 Hawaii BISH 1924-10-20
62 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honaunau. City of Refuge Growing in pahoehoe cracks. Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8191 Maui BISH 1910-08-25
63 Fimbristylis dichotoma Papaloa, Kealakekua Ranch Common in pastures. Preserved_Specimen Greenwell, A.B.H. 19535 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-17
64 Fimbristylis dichotoma West Maui, Kapunakea Preserve wet forest Preserved_Specimen Bily, P. Maui BISH 2002-11-05
65 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Plant 0.2 m. high. Lee, H.A. 179 Hawaii BISH 1926-03-01
66 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kalapana Trail Preserved_Specimen Frequent along trail. Stem flattened; leaves falcate, concave. Fagerlund, G.O. 802 Hawaii BISH 1943-08-17
67 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kalaupapa; Waihanau, NW Preserved_Specimen short-lived perennial Hughes, G.D. 1112 Molokai BISH 2004-12-03
68 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kahana Valley, along ridge trail starting at the old abandoned Mormon church and cemetery on the Kawa side Preserved_Specimen Common. Herat, T. 178 Oahu BISH 1972-08-18
69 Fimbristylis dichotoma In the valley opposite Gay & Robinson's Hanapepe Valley house Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 2475 Kauai BISH 1895-07-01
70 Fimbristylis dichotoma On Bishop Estate land above Kahaluu Forest Reserve. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 179 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-06
71 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koolau range, Kawaiiki Ditch Trail Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 214 Oahu BISH 1922-08-15
72 Fimbristylis dichotoma Edge of Hiulani forest west of Olaa Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 422 Hawaii BISH 1922-09-08
73 Fimbristylis dichotoma Punaluu Moist ground, near sugar cane. Preserved_Specimen Nakagawa, S. Oahu BISH 1930-09-28
74 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, along Waihee RidgeTrail Preserved_Specimen A common sedge. Hobdy, R.W. 714 Maui BISH 1979-10-24
75 Fimbristylis dichotoma Pupukea Trail Preserved_Specimen Leaves very long, proportionately. Caum, E.L. Oahu BISH 1930-08-12
76 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea, on floor of crater Crater floor. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Hawaii BISH 1929-08-06
77 Fimbristylis dichotoma Wahiawa Mtns., along road between Alexander Reservoir and Wahiawa Bog Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 594 Kauai BISH 1983-09-07
78 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hilo Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14163 Hawaii BISH 1916-08-17
79 Fimbristylis dichotoma Manoa Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. Oahu BISH 1929-06-01
80 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kona, Keauhou No. 1, saddle between Hualalai and Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-05-15
81 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Volcano Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8735 Hawaii BISH 1911-04-01
82 Fimbristylis dichotoma In the valley opposite Gay & Robinson's Hanapepe Valley house Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 2475 Kauai BISH 1895-07-01
83 Fimbristylis dichotoma In the valley opposite Gay & Robinson's Hanapepe Valley house Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 2475 Kauai BISH 1895-07-01
84 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kalalau Trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 72 Kauai BISH 1909-07-19
85 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kawaiiki Ditch Trail, Kawailoa, Koolau Range Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 281 Oahu BISH 1947-11-02
86 Fimbristylis dichotoma Lawai Valley, PTBG, along Lawai Stream Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 617 Kauai BISH 1983-10-03
87 Fimbristylis dichotoma Aihualama, Swimming Pool Valley Preserved_Specimen Russell, P. 75 Oahu BISH 1932-07-14
88 Fimbristylis dichotoma Ka Loko Reservoir (Kilauea) Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 530 Kauai BISH 1916-10-07
89 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii National Park, Devil's Throat Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 54 Hawaii BISH 1942-09-16
90 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, Olinda, upper ditch trail Trail. Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1908-11-23
91 Fimbristylis dichotoma Nuuanu Valley Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 167 Oahu BISH 1922-08-13
92 Fimbristylis dichotoma Along trails below Puu Lanihuli, Kaneohe F. R., Koolaupoko Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3487 Oahu BISH 1986-05-12
93 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 297 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
94 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Volcano Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8736 Hawaii BISH 1911-04-01
95 Fimbristylis dichotoma Punaluu, Castle Trail Preserved_Specimen Ozaki, E.T. 1594 Oahu BISH 1956-11-26
96 Fimbristylis dichotoma Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 22 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
97 Fimbristylis dichotoma South Kona, forest near Koa Mill Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3307 Hawaii BISH 1938-09-16
98 Fimbristylis dichotoma Milolii Valley Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-08-23
99 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, Mauna Eke Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH 1918-08-01
100 Fimbristylis dichotoma Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Kauai BISH 1929-04-30
101 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Crater Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Hawaii BISH 1932-05-01
102 Fimbristylis dichotoma Pauoa Flats Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1953-07-24
103 Fimbristylis dichotoma Milolii Beach Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-07-16
104 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kapapala, Kau Preserved_Specimen Westgate, J.M. Hawaii BISH 1915-10-01
105 Fimbristylis dichotoma Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Carter, A.W. Hawaii BISH 1943-09-22
106 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Hawaii BISH
107 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Hawaii BISH
108 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Hawaii BISH
109 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Hawaii BISH
110 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 20849 Hawaii BISH 1935-11-01
111 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 297 Maui BISH 1910-08-01
112 Fimbristylis dichotoma Wahiawa Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 8470 Oahu BISH 1930-02-01
113 Fimbristylis dichotoma W Maui, Lahaina District, Kahana Gulch, below Haelaau Preserved_Specimen Selling, O. 2790 Maui BISH 1938-08-02
114 Fimbristylis dichotoma Puna Distr., Volcano transfer dump Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5536 Hawaii BISH 1975-10-23
115 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hanalei Distr., Limahuli Valley Secondary forest along stream in valley bottom. Dominated by Psidium, Aleurites and Schefflera with scattered Metrosideros, Pisonia, and Hedyotis. Preserved_Specimen Common herb. Flynn, T.W. 2322 Kauai BISH 1987-08-20
116 Fimbristylis dichotoma Sulfur Banks, Kilauea Volcano Common on somewhat heated ground. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, stiff. Fosberg, F.R. 55481 Hawaii BISH 1974-04-24
117 Fimbristylis dichotoma Head of Hookio Gulch Occasional on steep slope. Vegetation: Psidium, Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Bobea, Freycinetia, Psychotria, Antidesma, Xylosma, Myrsine, Pittosporum, Ilex, Pipturus, Chrysodracon, Diplopterygium, Cibotium, Sadleria, Hedychium, Gahnia, Axonopus, Araucaria Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 41520 Lanai BISH 2015-04-09
118 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, base camp area In open wet areas with other grasses and sedges. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 141 Maui BISH 1972-08-04
119 Fimbristylis dichotoma Honaunau. City of Refuge Growing in pahoehoe cracks. Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8191 Maui BISH 1910-08-25
120 Fimbristylis dichotoma Puu Ohia at top of telephone road. Southern Koolau Mountains In mostly bamboo with a few Koa and Ohia. Growing amongst Stachytarpheta, Paspalum, and various other grasses next to parking area. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 145 Oahu BISH 2021-10-17
121 Fimbristylis dichotoma Drive about 200 m. down Hilina Pali Road from intersection with Chain of Craters Road. Plant was about 20 m. west (right side) of road (plot 1) Metrosideros-native shrub-Andropogon community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 6 in. tall. Newell, C.L. 417 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-15
122 Fimbristylis dichotoma ca 12 miles below Kulani Prison, along road Exposed, bulldozed area along road Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 376 Hawaii BISH 1967-03-26
123 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kaala Road cut wet mesic, growing in road cut banks with native mosses, Eragrostis fosbergii, Vaccinium dentatum, Luzula hawaiiensis var. oahuensis, Erigeron karvinskianus, Sporobolus africanus, Preserved_Specimen very few plants, possibly affected by road work and runoff; 8 sedge Ching-Harbin, S. 202108241 Oahu BISH 2021-08-24
124 Fimbristylis dichotoma Manoa Valley Along trails. Preserved_Specimen Culms erect. Fosberg, F.R. 55427 Oahu BISH 1974-04-10
125 Fimbristylis dichotoma Koolau Range, Waimea Stream above Waimea Falls On small rocky islet in stream. Subject to occasional inundation. Preserved_Specimen Hatheway, W.H. 290 Oahu BISH 1950-07-27
126 Fimbristylis dichotoma East Molokai, north coast, at base of Wailele Falls. At base of falls in fresh water. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2172 Molokai BISH 1984-08-27
127 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kau Forest Reserve, Mt. House Trail Common along roadside. Wet w/ tree ferns, Metrosideros, Tibouchina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 198 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-04
128 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kilauea Volcano, caldera floor near Halemaumau Common on warm ground in fumarole field. Preserved_Specimen Culms prostrate to somewhat ascending. Fosberg, F.R. 47733 Hawaii BISH 1965-09-20
129 Fimbristylis dichotoma Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaii Growing in drainage canal behind Rice Field No.5, on the edge above the water, in very wet soil. Preserved_Specimen Clumping sedge, upright, inflorescence with many branches, each with 1 or 2 spikelets. Crago, L.M. 2005148 Kauai BISH 2005-08-02
130 Fimbristylis dichotoma down Chain of Craters Road about 9 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 6.4 mi from intersection with Hilina Pali Road. Walk up Old Kalapana Trail about 0.3 mi Metrosideros-Dicranopteris transition community. Preserved_Specimen Sedge ca. 6 in. tall. Newell, C.L. 557 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-23
131 Fimbristylis dichotoma Wailua, Hana Hwy, near Muolea Pt., just N of Kipahulu Roadside weed Preserved_Specimen Appearing almost intermediate between F. dichotoma and F. cymosa, sheaths densely pubescent, several clumps seen but otherwise rare Faccenda, K. 2745 Maui BISH 2022-10-23
132 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kau Forest Reserve, Mt. House Trail Common along roadside. Wet w/ tree ferns, Metrosideros, Tibouchina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 205 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-04
133 Fimbristylis dichotoma Kau District, Keauhou Ranch Common in cracks in pahoehoe substrate with Axonopus, Anthoxanthum and Sporobolus. Found in pasture with scattered Metrosideros and Acacia koa trees. Preserved_Specimen Height 6-8 inches. Cuddihy, L.W. 179 Hawaii BISH 1980-02-05
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