Latin name: Melica stricta Bol. Pronunciation: MEL-i-ka STRIK-ta Common name: Rock melic Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Open areas, conifer forest, alpine rocky areas to 10,000', Tehachapis, desert mountains, Transverse Range Blooming period: June to August Name derivations: 1) Melica 2) stricta |
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