Heteropogon sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Heteropogon sp. is a native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sorghum: Heteropogon has a simple unbranched spike; Sorghum has a dense, branched seed head.; vs Hyparrhenia: Heteropogon has one simple spike; Hyparrhenia has multiple branching flower clusters.; vs Bothriochloa: Heteropogon has one unbranched spike; Bothriochloa has finger-like branches along the stem.; vs Andropogon: Heteropogon has multiple spikelets per node; Andropogon has single spikelets at each node.
Frequently asked questions
Is Heteropogon sp. native to California?
Yes. Heteropogon sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Heteropogon sp. belong to?
Heteropogon sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Heteropogon.
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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