Festuca molokaiensis

Festuca molokaiensis is a species of grass in the family Poaceae native to Hawaii.^[1] This species typically blooms throughout the year and appears in a green or brown colour when blooming. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has classified the species as Endangered.^[2]

Festuca molokaiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Pooideae
Genus:	Festuca
Species:	F. molokaiensis
Binomial name
Festuca molokaiensis Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Catalán

Characteristics

Festuca molokaiensis grows up to 28 inches tall and fruits caryopsis.^[2] This species is a short-lived perennial, is cespitose with culms, scabrous below branched panicles, has inflorescence with spikelets and develops on secondary branches.^[3]

Habitat

Festuca molokaiensis typically is found on steep slopes in a mesic forest biome.^[2]