RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
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44 BULLETIN '65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION<br />
No. 42. SACCIOLEPIS CONTRACTA (6,p'.'198)<br />
Common nam.e: Glenwood grass<br />
Glenwood grass" originally described from the East Indies (6, p.<br />
199), grows in 'abundanee in the Glenwood district, <strong>Hawaii</strong>, and is<br />
FIGURE 42.-Sacciolepis contracta<br />
found on all the other islands. It is an annual., erect from a spreading<br />
base, and 1 to 2 feet tall. It seeds pr<strong>of</strong>usely, spreads rapidly, and is<br />
very persistent. On the poor, soggy soils <strong>of</strong> the Glenwood district it<br />
crowds out Hilo grass a,nd sedges. Cattle relish Glenwood grass and<br />
fatten on it. Its excellent qualities are not generally appreciated.<br />
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