RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAII 



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No. 7. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS (6, p. 144) 

 Common name: Tall oatgrass 



Arrhenatherum elatius, sometimes called tall oatgrass (3, p. 18), is a 

 native of Europe (6, p. 11$). It was found growing on Lanai in 1914. 

 It is an erect perennial, often attaining a height of 3 feet or more, and 



Figure 7. — Arrhenatherum elatius 



is best adapted to moist regions at medium altitudes. Cattle must 

 acquire a liking for it. Tall oatgrass stands grazing well and furnishes 

 an abundance of feed. It has not proved to be of any great impor- 

 tance in the United States or in Europe. In Hawaii it is decidedly- 

 helpful in establishing a sod on thin, poor soils where desirable grasses 

 can be grown only with difficulty. 



