Melica virgata

Melica virgata, is a grass species in the family Poaceae that can be found in China,[1] Mongolia and Russia (Siberia).[2]

Melica virgata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Melica
Species:
M. virgata
Binomial name
Melica virgata
Turczaninow ex Trinius

Description

The species is perennial and tufted, with wiry culms that are 30–80 centimetres (12–31 in) long and 0.6–1.4 millimetres (0.024–0.055 in) in diameter. Its lemma is elliptic and oblong, lowest one of which is 3–5 millimetres (0.12–0.20 in) long. Low glume is ovate and is 1.5–3.5 millimetres (0.059–0.138 in) long while the upper glume is lanceolate and is 2.5–4.2 millimetres (0.098–0.165 in) long. The species spikelets are ovate to oblong, are purple in colour and are 3.5–6.5 millimetres (0.14–0.26 in). Flowers anthers are 1–1.8 millimetres (0.039–0.071 in) long.[1]

Ecology

It is found on grassy and stony mountain slopes on elevation of 1,000–3,900 metres (3,300–12,800 ft). It blooms from May to July.[1]

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References
  1. "Melica virgata". Flora of China. St. Petersburg. 1: 369. 1831.
  2. Shu, C.C. (2006). "Melica". Flora of China. 22: 316–223.
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