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Updated 9/28/2013

Family Poaceae

HAWAII - INDIGENOUS

Heteropogon contortus

WCC, Kane'ohe, Oahu



Kawainui Marsh, Oahu

TWISTED BEARDGRASS or TANGLEHEAD     PILI

Uncommon tufted perennial of dry rocky coasts & cliffs.  Black fruits become tangled before falling.  Used as thatch in old Hawaii.  Indigenous to Hawaii & tropics worldwide.