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Anthoxanthum nitens  (Weber) Y. Schouten & Veldkamp
Vanilla grass
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© 2020 Matt Berger
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© 2013 Kirsten Bovee
© 2008 Zoya Akulova
© 2011 Sierra Pacific Industries
Anthoxanthum nitens is a perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California.
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Genus: Anthoxanthum
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Name Status:
Accepted by + POWO
Information about  Anthoxanthum nitens from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
USDA PLANTS Profile (HIOD)

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Anthoxanthum: from the Greek anthos for "flower," and xanthos, "yellow," alluding to the color of the ripened spikelets

Suggested Citation
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: 04/09/2025).