Agropyron sp.
Crested wheat grass, Crested Wheat Grass
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Agropyron sp. (Crested wheat grass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Setaria: Agropyron has a flattened spike; Setaria has a dense, cylindrical, bristly spike.; vs Cenchrus: Agropyron has a two-ranked spike; Cenchrus has spiny burs enclosing the spikelets.; vs Hordeum: Agropyron is perennial with short awns; Hordeum is mostly annual with longer awns.; vs Danthonia: Agropyron has a compressed spike; Danthonia has an open, branched flower cluster.; vs Gaudinia: Agropyron has ear-like auricles at leaf base; Gaudinia completely lacks auricles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Agropyron sp. native to California?
No. Agropyron sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Agropyron sp. belong to?
Agropyron sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Agropyron.
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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