Bulbostylis sp.
Family: Cyperaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bulbostylis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Cyperaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fimbristylis: Bulbostylis has long soft fringe hairs; Fimbristylis has short stiff sandpaper-like hairs.; vs Bolboschoenus: Bulbostylis has hairy sheath collars and grows in dry areas; Bolboschoenus has smooth sheaths and grows in wetlands.; vs Scirpus: Bulbostylis has conspicuous hairy collars at sheath tips; Scirpus has smooth sheaths.; vs Calliscirpus: Bulbostylis has long hairy fringe; Calliscirpus has smooth sheaths.; vs Eriophorum: Bulbostylis has hairy sheaths; Eriophorum has cotton-like bristles on the fruits themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bulbostylis sp. native to California?
No. Bulbostylis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bulbostylis sp. belong to?
Bulbostylis sp. is in the Cyperaceae family, genus Bulbostylis.
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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