Tools for Grass Identification

This page lists online tools available for help in identifying different species of grass or plants in the family Poaceae. Search the list below for interactive keys, fact sheets, image galleries and other useful tools.


Tools for Grasses Identification
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CollapseGrass Identification Tips (To distinguish natives from Buffelgrass)
Description: A descriptive guide for identifying buffelgrass and distinguishing it from other similar species.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: PDF
Publisher: Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center (SABCC)
CollapseGrass Manual on the Web
Description: Provides static distribution maps, comprehensive species identification and profiles, taxonomic information, and color images for native and non-native grasses of North America.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides, Life Histories and Species Profiles, Taxonomies
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: Utah State University
CollapseGrasses of Alabama, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Alabama.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Alaska, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Alaska.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Arizona, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Arizona.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Arkansas, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Arkansas.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of California, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of California.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Colorado, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Colorado.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Connecticut, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Connecticut.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Delaware, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Delaware.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Florida, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Florida.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Georgia, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Georgia.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Hawaii, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Hawaii.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Idaho, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Idaho.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
CollapseGrasses of Illinois, Key to the
Description: Interactive key to the grasses of Illinois.
Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides
Resource Format: URL
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
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