Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Melica altissima Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Melica Higher classification Melica | |
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Similar Melica, Grasses, Melica ciliata, Melica transsilvanica, Melica picta | ||
Melica altissima, commonly known as Siberian melic grass, is a species of grass in the Poaceae family that was introduced to Ontario, Oklahoma and New York. It is also known by its second common name: Dark purple Siberian melic.
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