Melica geyeri
| Melica geyeri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Melica |
| Species: | M. geyeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Melica geyeri Munro ex Bol. | |
Melica geyeri is a species of grass known by the common name Geyer's oniongrass.
Distribution
It is native to Oregon and California, including the Sierra Nevada. It grows in many types of habitat, including mountain forests and open hillsides.
Description
Melica geyeri is a rhizomatous perennial grass growing up to 2 meters in maximum height. The base of the stem swells into onionlike corms. The inflorescence is a wide array of long, narrow, pointed spikelets which are green with purple banding.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Melica geyeri
- USDA Plants Profile: Melica geyeri
- Grass Manual Treatment
- Melica geyeri - Photo gallery
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