Saccharum sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Saccharum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Arundo: Saccharum has solid stems and paired spikelets; Arundo has hollow stems and single spikelets.; vs Phyllostachys: Saccharum has solid unbranched stems with plumes; Phyllostachys has woody branching bamboo structure.; vs Cortaderia: Saccharum has paired spikelets and solid stems; Cortaderia has single spikelets and hollow stems.; vs Phragmites: Saccharum has solid stems with paired spikelets; Phragmites has hollow stems with single spikelets.; vs Imperata: Saccharum has paired spikelets breaking apart at maturity; Imperata has paired spikelets staying intact.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saccharum sp. native to California?
No. Saccharum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Saccharum sp. belong to?
Saccharum sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Saccharum.
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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