Aegilops sp.
Goat grass, Goat Grass
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Aegilops sp. (Goat grass) is a non-native California annual in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Taeniatherum: Aegilops has 2-5 florets per spikelet; Taeniatherum has 2 florets with all parts awned.; vs Elymus: Aegilops has awned glumes but awnless lemmas; Elymus has awned lemmas.; vs Stenotaphrum: Aegilops is annual and tufted; Stenotaphrum is perennial with thick stolons.; vs Scribneria: Aegilops has awned glumes; Scribneria glumes are awnless.; vs Parapholis: Aegilops has prominent bristles on glumes; Parapholis completely lacks awns.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aegilops sp. native to California?
No. Aegilops sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aegilops sp. belong to?
Aegilops sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Aegilops.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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