''Scribneria'' is a monotypic

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of grass in the family

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. It contains the single species ''Scribneria bolanderi'', which is known by the common name Scribner's grass. It is native to the west coast of North America from

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. This petite annual grass grows in many types of habitat.

References

External links

Grassbase - The World Online Grass Flora

Jepson Manual Treatment

USDA Plants Profile

Grass Manual Treatment

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Monotypic Poaceae genera Pooideae Flora of the United States Taxa named by Eduard Hackel {{Pooideae-stub