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Cortaderia jubata  (Lemoine) Stapf
Pampas grass,   Purple pampas grass
Cortaderia jubata is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: high
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Genus: Cortaderia
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSCortaderia atacamensis
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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/31/2023).