DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This grass is found in the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, San Francisco Bay region, Central Coast, South Coast, southern Peninsular Ranges, and elsewhere to about 3900 feet (1200 m). It is most problematic in southern part of the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smutgrass can be identified as an upright, tough, perennial grassy weed. Its collar is divided into two parts by the mid-vein, and its sheath is smooth and round. It also has flat blades that taper to a sharp point. This lawn weed can best be identified by its seed head, which forms a long, narrow, spike-like panicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -This bunchgrass is native to temperate and tropical areas of the Americas. It can be found in more regions, as well as on many Pacific Islands, as an introduced species and a common weed of disturbed habitat. It is naturalized in Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Midway Atoll, and other areas.