Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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California Melicgrass (Melica californica var. californica) is a native grass that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-4000 feet.

Plant type

Grass

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Color

Brown

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Rural Skipper

Ochlodes agricola