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Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus
Pleuropogon californicus (Nees) Benth. ex Vasey var. californicus
Annual Semaphoregrass, Semaphore Grass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Lophochlaena californica
USDA Symbol: PLCAC7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Vernal pools, marshy grasslands, orchards and roadside ditches.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR