Melica aristata, commonly known as awned melic, is a perennial grass found in western North America, characterized by its slender, arching culms and distinctive awned florets. This species typically inhabits open woodlands and meadows, contributing to the biodiversity of its…
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Awned Melic (Melica aristata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Melica |
| Species | Melica aristata |
Similar in genus Melica
