Melica macra

Melica macra is a species of grass that can be found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.[1]

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

Description

The species is bisexual with closed leaf-sheaths and have short rhizomes with culms that are 20–100 centimetres (7.9–39.4 in) tall. It panicle is 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in) long and is linear. Its rachis and branches are scabrous while the ligule is 0.2–0.3 millimetres (0.0079–0.0118 in) long and is membranous. The glumes are lanceolate, papery and membranous on borders, with difference in size; Lower glume is 5.5–10 millimetres (0.22–0.39 in) long by 2.5–3.5 millimetres (0.098–0.138 in) wide while the upper one is 6.5–10 millimetres (0.26–0.39 in) long by 2–3 millimetres (0.079–0.118 in) wide.[2]

Distribution

In Argentina, it is found in such provinces as Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Formosa, La Pampa, Misiones, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, San Luis, and Santa Fe.[1]

References
  1. Torres, A.M. (1980). "Revision de las especies Argentinas del genero Melica L. (Gramineae)". 29. Opera Lilloana: 1–113. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Smith, L.B.; D.C. Wasshausen & R.M. Klein (1981). "Flora illustrada Catarinense, part 1. Graminease, Bambusa ate Chlrois". Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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