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Phalaris aquatica

L. (1755)

This name is accepted

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

bulbous canary grass, harding grass

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Cent. Pl. I: 4 (1755)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1483 (M?, H? [as P. tuberosa var. stenoptera, escape from cult.], DESCR); Herbst & Clayton 1998:33 (NEWNAT/EM, H, P. tuberosa var. stenoptera misapplied = P. aquatica, KEY); Hosaka 1592 BISH (H†, 1936)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Phalaris aquatica Pawaina, Kealakekua, South Kona. Moist pasture Preserved_Specimen Rare Hosaka, E.Y. 1493 Hawaii BISH 1936-08-13
2 Phalaris aquatica Makawao, Haleakala Branch Station Preserved_Specimen Good. 1-1.5 ft tall, bunch. Hosaka, E.Y. 2449 Maui BISH 1939-04-09
3 Phalaris aquatica Pensacola Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2496 Oahu BISH 1939-08-11
4 Phalaris aquatica Kula, along side of Haleakala Crater Rd near homes Growing in patches & overtopping the common orchard grass. Preserved_Specimen A robust grass. Hobdy, R.W. 1654 Maui BISH 1982-07-20
5 Phalaris aquatica East Maui, Makawao District, Crater Rd, Kula In residential area, hanging from steep bank. Associated vegetation: Residential landscaping with Pennisetum clandestinum, Rubus spp, Pinus radiata. Preserved_Specimen Perennial pendant grass. Starr, F. 207023 Maui BISH 2002-07-02
6 Phalaris aquatica East Maui, Haleakala Crater below base of Halemau trail switchbacks Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1644 Maui BISH 1992-06-27
7 Phalaris aquatica Puu Kapu, Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 253 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-30
8 Phalaris aquatica Pensacola Branch Station Preserved_Specimen Lyman, R.A. Oahu BISH 1939-10-17
9 Phalaris aquatica E Maui, Makawao Distr, Koolau Gap In open area on flats below cliffs, forming dense stands in Rubus hawaiensis thickets. Preserved_Specimen Locally common perennial to 2 m + tall. Oppenheimer, H.L. 40933 Maui BISH 2009-04-29
10 Phalaris aquatica Kehena, North Kohala Grass garden Preserved_Specimen Doing well Hosaka, E.Y. 1592 Hawaii BISH 1936-09-11
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