Melica californica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Melica |
Species: | M. californica
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Binomial name | |
Melica californica |
Melica californica is a species of grass known by the common name California melic.
Distribution
[edit]This grass is native to Oregon and California, where it grows in many types of habitat, from mountain forests to open grassland at sea level.[1][2]
Description
[edit]Melica californica is a perennial bunch grass, generally with rhizomes, producing a dense cluster of stems up to about 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) in maximum height. The inflorescence is a narrow series of purple-banded green spikelets.[1][2]
Cultivation
[edit]Melica californica is cultivated in the specialty horticulture trade and available as an ornamental grass for: natural landscape, native plant, drought tolerant water conserving, and habitat gardens
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Calflora Database: Melica californica (California melic, California melicgrass)
- Jepson Manual Treatment: Melica californica
- Grass Manual Treatment: Melica californica
- Melica californica Photo gallery