Melica stricta
Melica stricta is a species of grass known by the common name rock melic.[1]
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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. stricta |
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Distribution
It is native to California, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah in the western United States. It grows in mountain and plateau habitats, including areas with an alpine climate.[2]
Description
It is a perennial bunchgrass which varies in maximum height from 10 to 90 centimeters. The inflorescence is a narrow panicle of V-shaped green and purple banded spikelets.[3]
References
- "Rock Melic, Melica stricta". calscape.org. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- "Rock Melic, Melica stricta". calscape.org. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- "Rock Melic, Melica stricta". calscape.org. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
External links
- Calflora Database: Melica stricta (Nodding melic, nodding melica, rock melicgrass)
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Melica stricta
- Herbarium.edu: Melica stricta
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