Parapholis sp.
Sickle grass, Sickle Grass
Family: Poaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Parapholis sp. (Sickle grass) is a non-native California annual in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Distichlis: Parapholis has curved spikes with embedded spikelets; Distichlis has stiff upright branches with protruding spikelets.; vs Stenotaphrum: Parapholis is a delicate tufted annual; Stenotaphrum is robust with thick spreading stolons.; vs Aegilops: Parapholis completely lacks awns; Aegilops has prominent bristles on glumes.; vs Scribneria: Parapholis is completely awnless; Scribneria has an awn on the lemma.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parapholis sp. native to California?
No. Parapholis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Parapholis sp. belong to?
Parapholis sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Parapholis.
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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