Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Melica stricta Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Melica Higher classification Melica | |
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Similar Melica, Grasses, Melica harfordii, Melica aristata, Melica bulbosa | ||
Melica stricta is a species of grass known by the common name rock melic.
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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.
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.
References
Melica stricta Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA