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Distribution by County   5400    
Melica spectabilis  Scribn.
Purple onion grass,   Purple oniongrass
Melica spectabilis is a perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/19/2024).