Eleusine sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Eleusine sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cynodon: Goose grass has flattened stems and multiple florets per spikelet; bermuda grass is round-stemmed with single florets.; vs Digitaria: Goose grass has thick, dense flower rows on flattened stems; crabgrass has delicate rows on round stems.; vs Bromus: Goose grass has finger spikes radiating from one point; brome has elongated branching panicles.; vs Liriope: Eleusine is an annual grass with finger spikes; Liriope is a perennial lily-relative with strap-like leaves.; vs Paspalum: Goose grass has flowers in tight rows on both spike sides; paspalum has rows on one side only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleusine sp. native to California?
No. Eleusine sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Eleusine sp. belong to?
Eleusine sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Eleusine.
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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