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Pentameris airoides  Nees  ssp. airoides 
False Hair-grass
Pentameris airoides ssp. airoides is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Pentameris
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

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South African National Biodiversity Institute: Native to South Africa. Found in Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape.


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/11/2024).