Calflora Taxon Report
Polypogon monspeliensis  (L.) Desf.
Annual beard grass,   Rabbitsfoot grass
Polypogon monspeliensis is an annual grasslike herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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~5196 records in California
redone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Polypogon
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: wetland-riparian, weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSAlopecurus monspeliensis
Information about Polypogon monspeliensis from other sources
Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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