Anthoxanthum sp.
Vernal grass, vanilla grass, Vanilla Grass
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Anthoxanthum sp. (Vernal grass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthoxanthum sp. native to California?
No. Anthoxanthum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Anthoxanthum sp. belong to?
Anthoxanthum sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Anthoxanthum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Anthoxanthum aristatum subsp. aristatum — Annual vernal grass
- Anthoxanthum nitens subsp. nitens — Vanilla grass
- Anthoxanthum occidentale — California sweet grass
- Anthoxanthum odoratum — Sweet vernal grass
- Apera interrupta — Dense silky bent
- Apera sp.
- Apera spica-venti — Loose silky bent
- Aristida adscensionis — Sixweeks three-awn
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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