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Sporobolus indicus  (L.) R. Br.
Smut grass,   Smutgrass
Sporobolus indicus is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Sporobolus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFSporobolus creber
JEFSporobolus indicus var. creber
PLANTSSporobolus tenacissimus
Information about  Sporobolus indicus from other sources

[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)


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. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/25/2025).