[Wikipedia] Range, Cultivation Escapee: The grass occurs on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean,[1] including much of the southeastern United States, Texas,[2][3] Mexico, and Central and South America.[1] It has escaped cultivation in California,[4] Hawaii, many Pacific islands, South Africa and New Zealand.[1][5] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
with data contributed by
public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/30/2025).
