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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<strong>RANGE</strong> <strong>GRASSES</strong> <strong>OF</strong> HAWAII<br />
No.5. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS (1, p. 204)<br />
Common names: Australian bluegrass, Queensland bluegrass<br />
Australian bluegrass (6, p. 216) or Queensland bluegrass (1, p. 203)<br />
is.erect or semierect and usually not more than 2 feet tall. In <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
it is regarded as a valuable grass for low, dry lands, particularly on<br />
FIGURE 5.-Andropogon 8ericetis<br />
Maui. The grass is palatable even when mature. It is hardy and<br />
will crowd out many <strong>of</strong> the undesirable grasses and weeds. Australian<br />
bluegrass thrives under such dry conditions as are suitable for cactus<br />
and will withstand a moderate amount <strong>of</strong> grazing. It should, however,<br />
be rested or reseeded at intervals. Under field conditions the<br />
segments <strong>of</strong> the head are held tightly together, giving to the whole<br />
the appearance <strong>of</strong> a solid head. When forced open the head is found<br />
to have three or more segments.<br />
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