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Eleocharis calva Torr.
Identified By: D.R.Herbst, S.H.Sohmer & W.L.Wagner, 1987,
Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Niihau
Collector(s): Rev. H.Judd (Coll.#: s.n.) Date: ix.1950
Remarks: According to some natives of Niihau, this is the plant which supplies the red color for patterns in makaloa mats (Cyperus laevigatus).
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