Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea (Smilo Grass)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea (Smilo Grass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea (Smilo Grass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea (Smilo Grass). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.