Danthonia sp.
Oat grass, Oat Grass
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Danthonia sp. (Oat grass) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Avena: Danthonia glumes wrap tightly around florets; Avena glumes are shorter, leaving florets exposed.; vs Bromus: Danthonia glumes are longer than florets; Bromus glumes are shorter than florets.; vs Nassella: Danthonia has multiple florets per spikelet; Nassella has single florets with twisted awns.; vs Lolium: Danthonia spikelets have 2 prominent glumes; Lolium spikelets sit edgewise with only 1 visible glume.; vs Carex: Danthonia is a grass with open flower clusters; Carex is a sedge with flowers in dense spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Danthonia sp. native to California?
No. Danthonia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Danthonia sp. belong to?
Danthonia sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Danthonia.
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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