Melica macra explained

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

Description

The species is bisexual with closed leaf-sheaths and have short rhizomes with culms that are 20- tall. It panicle is 10- long and is linear. Its rachis and branches are scabrous while the ligule is 0.2- long and is membranous. The glumes are lanceolate, papery and membranous on borders, with difference in size; Lower glume is 5.5- long by 2.5- wide while the upper one is 6.5- long by 2- 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]

Notes and References

  1. Torres, A.M.. 1980. Revision de las especies Argentinas del genero Melica L. (Gramineae). Opera Lilloana. 29. 1–113.
  2. Smith, L.B.. D.C. Wasshausen. R.M. Klein. amp . 1981. Flora illustrada Catarinense, part 1. Graminease, Bambusa ate Chlrois. Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.