What is Melica?

Since 2010, Melica is a genus consisting of approximately 80 permanent grass. Some common names include melika, melon grass and onion grass. These plant species are found in places with very mild climate. Some species, such as Melica Californica or California Melic Grass, cultivate like decorative plants because of their appearance and overall hardness. Plants are very resistant to drought and animals known to nibble on garden plants such as deer, usually do not eat plants of the genus melica . They prefer wooden areas that are very shaded and are not overcrowded. While most species prefer dry soil, some tolerate or even prefer moist soil. They tend to grow in rocky soil and slopes, usually near water bodies such as streams. Since 2010, no natural hybrids have been found in the wild. However, there are plenty of cultivars, albeit rarely fertile to reproduce.

plant species in this family generally does not grow higher than 2 feet (60 cm), although several species can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 m). Flow around summer with silk inflorescences. Some gardeners grow these plants because of birds that attract, such as cardinals. The seeds germinate quickly and quickly. Melical grass is potentially invasive in the United States in Hawaii and should not be cultivated in this area. Some species, such as Melica altissima , escaped cultivation and were introduced in the non -native areas of the world.

These plants are considered to be valuable in some areas of the world because of their many uses. For example, in Raasay, these plants are used to create durable fishing nets. They are used to create brooms and wigs from Earth in Western England. On addyako pastures are used as pastures because horses, goats and cows will easily eat plants and grow where many other plants do not, onExample in the stone mountains. While plants in this family are nutritious, they do not grow in sufficiently large numbers to be an important meal.

Since 2010, many proposals have been submitted to the Melica department in smaller categories. The proposed subgenus bromelica would include plants with straight pedicles, a stem that connects the flower to the main stem and dissartulation over glumy. In the proposed subgenus Melica, the plants should be bent pedicles and disartwork under glumy.