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Hawaiian bluegrass

Poa sandvicensis

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Poa
Species
Poa sandvicensis (Hawaiian bluegrass)

Similar Species in Poa

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Alpen-Rispengras
Poa alpina
Least Concern
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Blaues Rispengras
Poa glauca
Least Concern
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Bläuliches Wiesen-Rispengras
Poa humilis
Not Evaluated
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Chaix Rispengras
Poa chaixii
Near Threatened
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Einjähriges Rispengras
Poa annua
Not Evaluated
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Frühlings-Rispengras
Poa infirma
Not Evaluated
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Hain-Rispengras
Poa nemoralis
Least Concern
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Knolliges Rispengras
Poa bulbosa
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hawaiian bluegrass?
The scientific name of Hawaiian bluegrass is Poa sandvicensis. It belongs to the genus Poa.
What is the conservation status of Hawaiian bluegrass?
Hawaiian bluegrass (Poa sandvicensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Hawaiian bluegrass belong to?
Hawaiian bluegrass (Poa sandvicensis) belongs to the genus Poa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Hawaiian bluegrass endangered?
Yes, Hawaiian bluegrass (Poa sandvicensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Hawaiian bluegrass belong to?
Hawaiian bluegrass (Poa sandvicensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Hawaiian bluegrass?
The closest relatives of Hawaiian bluegrass in the genus Poa include Alpen-Rispengras, Blaues Rispengras, Bläuliches Wiesen-Rispengras, Chaix Rispengras, Einjähriges Rispengras.

Genus Poa — 20 Species

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Alpen-Rispengras
Poa alpina
LC 🐾
Blaues Rispengras
Poa glauca
LC 🐾
Bläuliches Wiesen-Rispengras
Poa humilis
NE 🐾
Chaix Rispengras
Poa chaixii
NT 🐾
Einjähriges Rispengras
Poa annua
NE 🐾
Frühlings-Rispengras
Poa infirma
NE 🐾
Hain-Rispengras
Poa nemoralis
LC 🐾
Knolliges Rispengras
Poa bulbosa
NT 🐾
Läger-Rispengras
Poa supina
LC 🐾
Perlschnur-Graben-Rispengras
Poa trivialis
LC 🐾
Platthalm-Rispengras
Poa compressa
LC 🐾
Schmalblättriges Rispengras
Poa angustifolia
LC 🐾
Sumpf-Rispengras
Poa palustris
LC 🐾
Wiesenrispengras
Poa pratensis
NE
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Hawaiian bluegrass
Poa sandvicensis
CR
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Grove Bluegrass
Poa alsodes
NE 🐾
Alaska bluegrass
Poa paucispicula
NE 🐾
plains bluegrass
Poa arida
NE 🐾
Hartz's bluegrass
Poa hartzii
NE 🐾
Wavy Meadow-Grass
Poa flexuosa
LC
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