Melica smithii (Porter ex A. Gray) Vasey
Annotated by Frank Lomer, 2018.

British Columbia: Fraser Valley, Hope, 220 m north of bridge (Golf Course Road) over Coquihalla River, 30 m west of river. Elev. 45 m
49.389° N, 121.435° W,
Datum: NAD 83. Coordinate Source: Verbatim from Collector/Sheet.
Pseudotsuga menziesii, Thuja plicata, Acer macrophyllum alluvial forest, shaded path margin, with Melica smithii, Melica subulata, Prosartes hookeri, Geranium robertianum. Lower panicle branches reflexed as in Melica smithii; stem bases cormous as in Melica subulata; lemmas awnless or awns to 1.5 mm, minutely hairy (intermediate in this regard between parents); rachilla internode of lowest floret 3 mm (2 measured); pulvini in branch axils; taller than Melica subulata plants; at least one apparently good seed produced; few hybrids noted.

Frank Lomer 11212, 2018 Jun 20
UBC, Accession: V248947