Barkworth
Pronunciation: na-SEL-a SIR-nyoo-a
Common name: Nodding needlegrass
Family: Poaceae (Grass)
Habitat: Dry slopes to 4500', coastal sage scrub,
southern oak woodland, valley grassland, San
Diego Co. and north
Blooming period: April to May
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Nassella
2) cernua