Ammophila sp.
Beachgrass, Beachgrass
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Ammophila sp. (Beachgrass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Podalonia: Podalonia is a wasp, not a plant.; vs Sphex: Sphex is a wasp, not a plant.; vs Prionyx: Prionyx is a wasp, not a plant.; vs Gasteruption: Gasteruption is a wasp, not a plant.; vs Trypoxylon: Trypoxylon is a wasp, not a plant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ammophila sp. native to California?
No. Ammophila sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ammophila sp. belong to?
Ammophila sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Ammophila.
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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