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Melica montezumae

Melica montezumae Piper

Montezuma Melic, Montezuma Melicgrass, Montezuma Melic Grass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MEMO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Found in mountainous shady areas.

A cool season (C3) species.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: "Melica montezumae grows primarily in shady locations in the mountains of western Texas and adjacent Mexico." Webref: 32.
Native Habitat: Shady, mountain locations.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist

Web Reference

Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)

Additional resources

USDA: Find Melica montezumae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Melica montezumae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Melica montezumae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-09-17
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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