Cynodon sp.
Bermuda grass, dog's-tooth grass, Dog'S-Tooth Grass
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Cynodon sp. (Bermuda grass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cenchrus: Bermuda grass has finger spikes with bristle extensions; sandbur has spiny burs enclosing seeds.; vs Eleusine: Bermuda grass has round stems with single florets; goose grass has flattened stems with multiple florets.; vs Distichlis: Bermuda grass has finger spikes and runners; saltgrass has dense spike-like panicles and rhizomes.; vs Digitaria: Bermuda grass has bristle behind each floret; crabgrass lacks bristle extensions.; vs Eragrostis: Bermuda grass has finger spikes; lovegrass has open, diffuse panicles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cynodon sp. native to California?
No. Cynodon sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cynodon sp. belong to?
Cynodon sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Cynodon.
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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