Calflora Taxon Report
Danthonia californica  Bol.  var. americana  (Scribn.) Hitchc.

(not an active name)
American oatgrass, California oatgrass
Danthonia californica var. americana is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Danthonia californica
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Parent: Danthonia californica
Genus: Danthonia
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Ultramafic affinity: 3.3 - strong indicator

Communities: wetland-riparian

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Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSDanthonia californica
Information about Danthonia californica var. americana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.

USDA PLANTS Profile (DACA3)

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