RANGE GRASSES OE HAWAII 



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No. 5. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS (l,p.204) 

 Common names: Australian bluegrass, Queensland bluegrass 



Australian bluegrass (6, p. 216) or Queensland bluegrass (1, p. 203) 

 is erect or semierect and usually not more than 2 feet tall. In Hawaii 

 it is regarded as a valuable grass for low, dry lands, particularly on 



Figure 5. — Andropogon sericeus 



Maui. The grass is palatable even when mature. It is hardy and 

 will crowd out many of the undesirable grasses and weeds. Australian 

 bluegrass thrives under such dry conditions as are suitable for cactus 

 and will withstand a moderate amount of grazing. It should, how- 

 ever, be rested or reseeded at intervals. Under field conditions the 

 segments of the head are held tightly together, giving to the whole 

 the appearance of a solid head. When forced open the head is found 

 to have three or more segments. 



