Species PlantsThree-flowered Melic

Three-flowered Melic

Melica nitens

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Illustration of Three-flowered Melic (Melica nitens)

Three-flowered Melic is a graceful grass known for its elegant, arching stems and clusters of three-flowered spikelets. It adds a touch of elegance to natural landscapes and is valued for its ornamental qualities.

Habitat
It is found in open woodlands and rocky slopes.
Diet
It provides seeds for birds and habitat for insects.
How common
Rare

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