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Sporobolus flexuosus  (Thurb. ex Vasey) Rydb.
Mesa dropseed
Sporobolus flexuosus is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Sporobolus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs in non wetlands

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Sporobolus flexuosus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (SPFL2)

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[Wikipedia] Range: Sporobolus flexuosus is a species of grass known by the common name mesa dropseed.[1] It is native to western North America, where it can be found in the deserts and woodlands of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


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: 05/15/2025).