Sporobolus indicus
(L.) R. Br.
Smut grass, Smutgrass
Sporobolus indicus is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
[Wikipedia] Taxonomy: The inflorescence and upper leaves are sometimes coated in black smut fungus of the genus Bipolaris, the reason for the common name smut grass. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
