Poa sandvicensis is a rare species of grass known by the common name Hawaiian bluegrass. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.Poa sandvicensis. The Nature Conservancy. It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and they are all endemic to Kauai.USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010. As of 2003, there were nine populations with fluctuating numbers of individuals.USFWS. Poa sandvicensis Five-year Review. August 2010. The plant grows on moist, shady slopes.
This grass is threatened by feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants.
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External links USDA Plants Profile