Cyperus trachysanthos (Cyperaceae) pu'uka'a

Cyperus trachysanthos is native to Hawaii. 

Species description or overview

Cyperus trachysanthos information from Native Plants Hawaii   
Information about Cyperus trachysanthos--including details regarding plant, flower, and leaf characteristics; pests and diseases; growth requirements; and environment--is provided by Native Plants Hawaii.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

Federal endangered/threatened status

Cultivation & propagation

Images

Cyperus trachysanthos information from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands   
Information about Cyperus trachysanthos in Hawaii is available from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands.

Cyperus trachysanthos images from Native Plants Hawaii   
Images of Cyperus trachysanthos are provided on the Native Plants Hawaii website.

Distribution

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 03 November 2009 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.