Distribution: Known historically in Washington from the Lewis River in Skamania County, but now best considered extirpated in Washington; southern Washington to California.
Habitat: Dry forest, rocky slopes, ridges, and ledges.
Flowers: June-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Melica aristata in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Melica aristata checklist entry
OregonFlora: Melica aristata information
E-Flora BC: Melica aristata atlas page
CalPhotos: Melica aristata photos