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Eragrostis cilianensis  (All.) Vignolo ex Janch.
Stinkgrass
Eragrostis cilianensis is an annual grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Eragrostis
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: escaped cultivar

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSEragrostis major
JEF + PLANTSEragrostis megastachya
PLANTSPoa cilianensis
Information about  Eragrostis cilianensis from other sources

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 07/13/2025).