Dactyloctenium sp.
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Dactyloctenium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eleusine: Crowfoot grass spikes extend beyond spikelets as bare points; goose grass spikes end at last spikelet.; vs Cynodon: Crowfoot grass has spikes extending beyond spikelets; bermuda grass spikes end at last spikelet.; vs Chloris: Crowfoot grass has thick spikes extending as points; windmill grass has multiple slender branches per node.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dactyloctenium sp. native to California?
No. Dactyloctenium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Dactyloctenium sp. belong to?
Dactyloctenium sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Dactyloctenium.
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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