Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
862495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bol.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 182 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861830

Common Names

  • California Oatgrass
  • California Wiregrass
  • California Wallabygrass

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Description

Danthonia californica (also called California Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to California. It has a tufted habit and flat, narrow leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Danthonia californica is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock, and it can be used to make paper and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Danthonia californica is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danthonia californica is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is a low-growing grass with a short, dense tufted habit. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Danthonia californica

Danthonia californica is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Danthonia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Danthonia californica?

Danthonia californica

What is the common name of Danthonia californica?

California oatgrass

What is the habitat of Danthonia californica?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Henry Nicholas Bolander (1831-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397487-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].