Cynosurus echinatus (hedgehog dogtail grass)

Cynosurus echinatus

Photo courtesy Joseph DiTomaso

Cynosurus echinatus (hedgehog dogtail grass) is a grass (family Poaceae) that flowers June through August and can be found at lower elevations along trails and disturbed areas in both open and wooded areas. It is distinguished by having awns and flowers that all point in one direction on the inflorescence.

Cal-IPC Inventory rating: Moderate

Cal-IPC Resources on Cynosurus echinatus

• California Invasive Plant Inventory Assessment Form (pdf) - Information gathered by Cal-IPC on the impacts, rate of spread, and distribution of invasive plants in California. Does not include management information.
• Cal-IPC News - Articles from our quarterly newsletter. (None for this species.)
• Cal-IPC Symposium Proceedings - Presentations and papers from our annual Symposium. (None for this species.)

Cal-IPC News Articles

• None for this species.

Cal-IPC Symposium Proceedings

• None for this species.

Other Resources on Cynosurus echinatus

• Jepson Online Interchange for California Flora - Information on taxonomy, biology, and distribution from the UC Berkeley Jepson Herbarium.
• CalFlora - Distribution information by county based on submitted observations and herbarium specimens.
• The Nature Conservancy Management Summary - Information compiled by TNC land managers. Photos included for some species.

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