Torreyochloa sp.
False manna grass, False Manna Grass
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Torreyochloa sp. (False manna grass) is a native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Puccinellia: Torreyochloa has prominent 7-9 veined lemmas in freshwater; Puccinellia has faint 5-veined lemmas in saline/alkaline soil.; vs Glyceria: Torreyochloa has 7-9 veined lemmas and 3-veined upper glumes; Glyceria has only 1-veined upper glumes.; vs Desmazeria: Torreyochloa has rhizomes and prominent parallel veins; Desmazeria is annual without rhizomes and has different vein patterns.; vs Melica: Torreyochloa has 7-9 parallel veins on lemmas; Melica has club-shaped sterile florets at spikelet tips.; vs Festuca: Torreyochloa has rhizomes and prominently 7-9 veined lemmas; Festuca is tufted with 5-veined lemmas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Torreyochloa sp. native to California?
Yes. Torreyochloa sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Torreyochloa sp. belong to?
Torreyochloa sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Torreyochloa.
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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