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Polypogon viridis  (Gouan) Breistr.
Water beard grass
Polypogon viridis is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Polypogon
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSAgrostis semiverticillata
PLANTSAgrostis verticillata
JEF + PLANTSAgrostis viridis
JEF + PLANTSPolypogon semiverticillatus
Information about  Polypogon viridis from other sources

[wikipedia] Description, Native Range: Polypogon viridis, the beardless rabbitsfoot grass, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.43 m.[1][2] They are native to southern Europe, Macaronesia, North and East Africa, and Asia.[3] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/09/2023).