California Danthonia, California Oatgrass, California Oat-grass, California Wild Oat-grass
Danthonia californica
Synonyms: Danthonia americana, Danthonia californica var. americana, Danthonia californica var. californica, Danthonia californica var. palousensis, Danthonia californica var. piperi
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Close-up images of the inflorescence of California oatgrass as seen in drying grasslands atop Castle Rock, Willamette National Forest........June 24, 2018.
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Two close-up images of the inflorescence and upper stem of California oatgrass as seen in drying grasslands (vernally, very moist) along Kreps Lane in Conboy Lake NWR to the southeast of Mt. Adams........June 15, 2008. Plants at this location form clusters of attractive green basal leaves and multiple stems with spreading florets at the apex of the stem.
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These 4 photos show close-up views of the stem hairs and inflorescence of California oatgrass as seen at the Pacific Crest Trail trailhead (off of road #521) on the western slopes of Mt. Adams.......September 13, 2008.
The photo above shows California oatgrass as seen at the Pacific Crest Trail trailhead (off of road #521) on the western slopes of Mt. Adams........September 13, 2008. The plants at this location may have arrived via horse manure or via horse trailers.
A close-up of the seed head of California oatgrass as seen along Laurel Road, Conboy Lake NWR.........August 11, 2008.
Paul Slichter