In North America, most species occur west of the Mississippi River, with exceptions being Melica mutica and M. nitens which occur throughout much of the southeast and lower Midwest respectively. [ 1 ] [ 5 ]

Melica californica, known by the common name California Melicgrass, is a species in the Poaceae (Grass) family. It is native to Oregon and California, where it grows in many types of habitats, from mountain forests to open grassland at sea level. In California it is found primarily in the Coast Ranges and Sierra foothills.

Oct 28, 2023 · Plant Melica in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil, preferably in early spring or fall. These grasses are drought-tolerant and require little maintenance once established, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance or xeriscape gardens.

Melica imperfecta is a species in the Poaceae (Grass) family known by the common names California Melic, Small Flower Melic and Little California Melic. It is native to the southwestern United States and Baja California, where it grows in chaparral, woodlands, and other dry areas.

Melica californica is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.

Melica imperfecta is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.

Melica californica (California Melic Grass) is a cool-season bunchgrass with narrow, bright green leaves in winter and spring, turning golden brown by summer. Pretty flower spikes with translucent, papery bracts rise above the clump of basal foliage in spring to late summer.

Jul 2, 2021 · California melic grass (Melica californica) This bright green cool season grass forms dense clumps about one foot tall through underground rhizomes. California melic’s showy flower spikes add an additional two to four feet to the plant’s size and look just as good dry as fresh.

Melica uniflora, commonly called wood melick, is a rhizomatous, perennial grass that is native to Europe, southwestern Asia and northern Africa. It typically grows in slowly spreading clumps to 12-24" tall.

Melica includes approximately 80 species, which grow in all temperate regions of the world except Australia, usually in shady woodlands on dry stony slopes (Mejia-Saules and Bisby 2003). The species are relatively nutritious, but are rarely sufficiently abundant to be important as forage.