Gaudinia sp.
Fragile-oat, Fragile-Oat
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Gaudinia sp. (Fragile-oat) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Danthonia: Gaudinia has twisted, bent awns; Danthonia has flat, twisted awns that spread in different directions.; vs Brachypodium: Gaudinia has completely smooth stem joints; Brachypodium has hairy joints.; vs Elymus: Gaudinia lacks auricles where leaf meets stem; Elymus has small ear-like auricles.; vs Triticum: Gaudinia has twisted, bent awns; Triticum has straight awns or none.; vs Agropyron: Gaudinia lacks auricles at leaf base; Agropyron has prominent ear-like auricles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaudinia sp. native to California?
No. Gaudinia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Gaudinia sp. belong to?
Gaudinia sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Gaudinia.
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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