Sorghum sp.
Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Sorghum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Zea: Sorghum has terminal three-spikelet clusters in open panicles; corn has separate male tassels and female ears.; vs Echinochloa: Sorghum has three-spikelet groups at branch tips; barnyard grass has single spikelets and no ligule.; vs Panicum: Sorghum has three-spikelet terminal clusters; panicgrass has single spikelets throughout the panicle.; vs Rumex: Sorghum is a grass with three-spikelet clusters; dock has broad leaves and papery winged fruits.; vs Phyllostachys: Sorghum has soft herbaceous stems and three-spikelet clusters; bamboo has hard woody stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sorghum sp. native to California?
No. Sorghum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Sorghum sp. belong to?
Sorghum sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Sorghum.
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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