Vahlodea sp.
Mountain hair grass, Mountain Hair Grass
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Vahlodea sp. (Mountain hair grass) is a native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Aira: Vahlodea is perennial with wide stem leaves; Aira is annual with basal leaves only.; vs Deschampsia: Vahlodea has wide leaves (3-7mm) along stem; Deschampsia has narrow basal leaves.; vs Trisetum: Vahlodea's axis extension is tiny and hairless; Trisetum's is longer and clearly hairy.; vs Danthonia: Vahlodea has inconspicuous awns from mid-lemma; Danthonia has prominent awns from notched tips.; vs Rytidosperma: Vahlodea has smooth lemmas; Rytidosperma has lemmas with 9 distinct lobes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vahlodea sp. native to California?
Yes. Vahlodea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Vahlodea sp. belong to?
Vahlodea sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Vahlodea.
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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