Melica harfordii
| Melica harfordii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Melica |
| Species: | M. harfordii |
| Binomial name | |
| Melica harfordii Bol. | |
Melica harfordii is a species of grass known by the common name Harford's oniongrass.
Distribution
It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitat, including mountain forests and open hillsides. It is found in the foothills and higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
Description
Melica harfordii is a perennial bunchgrass growing up to 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) in maximum height.
The inflorescence is a narrow series of spikelets tipped with nearly invisible awns.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Melica harfordii
- USDA Plants Profile; Melica harfordii
- Grass Manual Treatment
- Melica harfordii — Photo gallery
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