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Hairy melicgrass

Melica ciliata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Melica
Species
Melica ciliata (Hairy melicgrass)

Names in Other Languages

German Wimper-Perlgras

Similar Species in Melica

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wood melick
Melica uniflora
Least Concern
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mountain melick
Melica nutans
Least Concern
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Siberian melicgrass
Melica altissima
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy melicgrass?
The scientific name of Hairy melicgrass is Melica ciliata. It belongs to the genus Melica.
What is the conservation status of Hairy melicgrass?
Hairy melicgrass (Melica ciliata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hairy melicgrass live?
Hairy melicgrass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hairy melicgrass belong to?
Hairy melicgrass (Melica ciliata) belongs to the genus Melica, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Hairy melicgrass endangered?
No, Hairy melicgrass (Melica ciliata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hairy melicgrass belong to?
Hairy melicgrass (Melica ciliata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Hairy melicgrass?
The closest relatives of Hairy melicgrass in the genus Melica include wood melick, mountain melick, Siberian melicgrass.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Melica — 4 Species

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Hairy melicgrass
Melica ciliata
LC
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wood melick
Melica uniflora
LC 🐾
mountain melick
Melica nutans
LC 🐾
Siberian melicgrass
Melica altissima
NE
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