Page author: David Giblin
Melica bulbosa
bulbous onion grass, bulbous oniongrass
Specimens
Photos
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.
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
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
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