Calflora Taxon Report
Anthoxanthum aristatum  Boiss.
Annual vernal grass,   Annual vernalgrass
Anthoxanthum aristatum is an annual grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Subspecies and Varieties:
Genus: Anthoxanthum
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: escaped cultivar
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSAnthoxanthum odoratum var. puelii
PLANTSAnthoxanthum ovatum var. aristatum
PLANTSAnthoxanthum puelii
Information about Anthoxanthum aristatum from other sources

USDA PLANTS Profile (ANAR7)

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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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