Common Name(s): | Threeflower Melic, Black Melic, Melic,Threeflower |
Scientific Name: | Melica nitens |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 50 - 120 cm |
Flowers: | Apr - Jun |
Description: Infrequently found in open woodlands and sometimes prairies on undisturbed sites mainly in the western half of our region. Its leaves appear two-ranked. It provides fair forage value for cattle. |