Koeleria sp.
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Koeleria sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Calamagrostis: Koeleria has a shiny, dense cylinder; Calamagrostis has looser, more open flower clusters.; vs Poa: Koeleria's spike is shiny and cylindrical; Poa has a branched, pyramidal flower cluster.; vs Holcus: Koeleria has silvery shine and dry habitats; Holcus is dull and prefers moist sites.; vs Melica: Koeleria has a tight, shiny cylinder; Melica has a loose, one-sided arrangement.; vs Dactylis: Koeleria has a cylindrical spike; Dactylis has flowers clustered in distinct one-sided lumps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Koeleria sp. native to California?
No. Koeleria sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Koeleria sp. belong to?
Koeleria sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Koeleria.
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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