[cal-ips.org] Invasive status: Schismus barbatus (common Mediterranean grass) is an annual grass (family Poaceae) found mostly in disturbed areas and deserts. It is difficult to distinguish from its close relative Schismus arabicus. Both species contribute to the conversion of desert shrubland into annual grassland by carrying fire across open areas, where they ignite and kill native shrubs. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Eurasia native, Description: Schismus barbatus is a species of grass known as common Mediterranean grass[1] and kelch-grass.[2] It is native to Eurasia, and it is also known as an introduced species in the southwestern United States. It grows in many habitats, including disturbed areas. It is an annual grass growing in small clumps. The stems grow up to 27 centimeters long and are lined with threadlike leaves. The short inflorescence bears spikelets under a centimeter long. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)