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Sporobolus virginicus (5188556290)

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Summary[edit] Description: ʻAkiʻaki or Beach dropseed Poaceae (Gramineae) Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands Maui (Cultivated) The leaves, culms and roots were used medicinally. The plant was mixed with other ingredients and used to treat ʻea (thrush) and pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease, with physical weakening). NPH00003 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sporobolus_virginicus. Date: 18 November 2010, 14:10. Source: Sporobolus virginicus Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

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