Chloris sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Chloris sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Spinus: Unable to generate comparison - Spinus is not a grass genus.; vs Spartina: Windmill grass has multiple branches per node; cordgrass has single unbranched spikes.; vs Festuca: Windmill grass has radiating finger spikes; fescue has single elongated panicles.; vs Sclerochloa: Windmill grass has long radiating spikes; hardgrass is a tiny rigid tuft.; vs Leptochloa: Windmill grass has multiple branches per node; sprangletop has single branches per node.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chloris sp. native to California?
No. Chloris sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Chloris sp. belong to?
Chloris sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Chloris.
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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