Agrostis sp.
Bent grass, Bent Grass
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Agrostis sp. (Bent grass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Oloptum: Oloptum has prominent bent awns; Agrostis awns are tiny or absent.; vs Holcus: Holcus has velvety-hairy spikelets; Agrostis spikelets are smooth and glossy.; vs Polypogon: Polypogon has dense bristly panicles; Agrostis panicles are airy and delicate.; vs Poa: Poa has boat-shaped lemmas with 5 veins; Agrostis lemmas are rounded with faint veins.; vs Festuca: Festuca has multiple flowers per spikelet; Agrostis has single-flowered spikelets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Agrostis sp. native to California?
No. Agrostis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Agrostis sp. belong to?
Agrostis sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Agrostis.
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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