Latin name: Imperata brevifolia Vasey Pronunciation: im-per-AH-ta brev-i-FO-lee-a Common name: California satintail Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Wet springs, meadows, streambanks and floodplains to about 1500', South Coast, Transverse Range, deserts Blooming period: September to May Name derivations: 1) Imperata 2) brevifolia |
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