Stenotaphrum sp.
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Stenotaphrum sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cenchrus: Stenotaphrum has flattened one-sided spikes; Cenchrus has bristly bur-like seed clusters.; vs Digitaria: Stenotaphrum has thick stolons and chunky one-sided spikes; Digitaria has thin stems and finger-like spreading branches.; vs Aegilops: Stenotaphrum is perennial with stolons; Aegilops is annual without runners.; vs Scribneria: Stenotaphrum spreads by thick stolons; Scribneria is a tiny tufted annual.; vs Parapholis: Stenotaphrum has thick stolons and broad leaves; Parapholis is a delicate tufted annual.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stenotaphrum sp. native to California?
No. Stenotaphrum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Stenotaphrum sp. belong to?
Stenotaphrum sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Stenotaphrum.
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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