Crypsis is a genus of African and Eurasian plants in the grass family, sometimes referred to as pricklegrass.

[3][4][5][6] These are annual grasses with short leaves.

A few species are invasive weeds outside their native ranges.

[7][8][9] The following species belong in the genus Crypsis, according to contemporary taxonomic treatments:[2][10][11] The following species were formerly included in the genus Crypsis, but have since been combined into other genera (Muhlenbergia, Munroa, Phleum, Rhizocephalus, Sporobolus, Urochondra):[2]

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