Taxonomy

Division:

Lycopodiophyta | - Lycopods

Family:

Isoetaceae

Genus:

Isoetes

Species:

Isoetes hawaiiensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wetland areas and near water bodies