Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Melica imperfecta (Coast Range Melic)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Melica imperfecta (Coast Range Melic). NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Melica imperfecta (Coast Range Melic). NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Melica imperfecta (Coast Range Melic). NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.