Lovian oniongrass

Melica loviaca, or Lovian tall grass, is a species of grass native to the Lovia Archipelago.

Distribution
Melica loviaca is native to the Lovia Archipelago, and can be found on each of the islands. It grows in many types of habitat, from mountain forests to open grassland at sea level. Scientists have no evidence of it having spread to other locations across the world.

Description
Melica loviaca is a perennial bunch grass, generally with rhizomes, producing a dense cluster of stems up to about 1 meter in maximum height. The inflorescence is a narrow series of purple-banded green spikelets.

Melica loviaca shares many similarities with Melica californica, and it is believed that the two species share their roots. This is very possible considering the distance between the Lovia Archpelago and North America