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Dichanthelium cynodon

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Dichanthelium cynodon

As recorded: Dichanthelium cynodon (Reichardt) C.A.Clark & Gould

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Liliopsida › Poales › Poaceae

Collected by
Forbes, C.N.
Collector number
401
Date
September 1, 1909
Locality
Kaholuamanu Swamp
Island
Kauaʻi
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
1,220 m
Identified by
Clayton, W.D.
Record type
Preserved specimen
162 Bishop specimens of Dichanthelium cynodon · collected 1904–2026Species page ›

Collected the same day

On September 1, 1909, Forbes, C.N. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Dichanthelium cynodon observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1909. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 38 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-23.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Dichanthelium cynodon. BISH 640658. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956205120. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/640658.

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