Overview
California Orcutt grass is a small, hairy annual grass sometimes forming small tufts or mats. It was listed as endangered in 1993, and ongoing threats to the species include habitat loss and degradation due to urbanization and agricultural activities, off-highway vehicle use, fire and suppression activities, non-native species, small population size and climate change climate change
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Habitat
It is closely associated with deep ephemeral vernal pools underlain by clay soils.
Physical Characteristics
It is 2 to 8 inches tall, hairy, and bright green with prostrate stems. It secretes sticky, bitter droplets.
Geography
It is restricted to Southern California and a few historical occurrences in northern Baja California, Mexico.
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