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Catalina grass

Scientific Name: Dissanthelium californicum

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Annual

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Dissanthelium californicum: Catalina Grass

Dissanthelium californicum, commonly known as Catalina grass, is a rare species of grass native to California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dissanthelium californicum (Nutt.) Benth.
  • Common Name: Catalina grass
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Dissanthelium Trin.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Catalina grass was originally discovered on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a green grass.

Rediscovery

  • A grass species not seen since 1912 was rediscovered on Santa Catalina Island.

Resources

  • Catalogue of New World Grasses (Poaceae) - 11/2009, database.
  • Garden Guides