Hyparrhenia sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Hyparrhenia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sorghum: Hyparrhenia has branched, open seed heads; Sorghum has dense, compact seed heads.; vs Bothriochloa: Hyparrhenia stalks are smooth; Bothriochloa has translucent grooves that catch light.; vs Heteropogon: Hyparrhenia has branched flower heads; Heteropogon has a single unbranched spike.; vs Andropogon: Hyparrhenia has paired spikelets at nodes; Andropogon has single spikelets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hyparrhenia sp. native to California?
No. Hyparrhenia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Hyparrhenia sp. belong to?
Hyparrhenia sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Hyparrhenia.
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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