Page author: David Giblin
Melica bulbosa
bulbous onion grass, bulbous oniongrass
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington;

Habitat: Grassland, sagebrush, open forest, rocky slopes, and talus.

Flowers: May-July

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Melica bulbosa Geyer ex Porter & J.M. Coult.
Publication: Syn. Fl. Colorado 149. 1874.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Bromelica bulbosa (Geyer ex Porter & J.M. Coult.) W.A. Weber
Melica bella Piper
Melica bella Piper ssp. intonsa Piper
Melica bulbosa Geyer ex Porter & J.M. Coult. var. bulbosa [HC]
Melica bulbosa Geyer ex Porter & J.M. Coult. var. inflata (Bol.) Boyle
Melica bulbosa Geyer ex Porter & J.M. Coult. var. intonsa (Piper) M. Peck [HC]
Melica inflata (Bol.) Vasey
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Melica bulbosa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Melica bulbosa checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Melica bulbosa information.

E-Flora BC: Melica bulbosa atlas page.

CalPhotos: Melica bulbosa photos.

USDA Plants: Melica bulbosa information.

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