Of the species:[1] Of subsp.

purpurascens:[4] Schizachne is a genus of Eurasian and North American plants in the grass family.

[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The only accepted species is Schizachne purpurascens, commonly called false melic.

[5][13][14] Three subspecies are recognized: Melica smithii was formerly included in the genus, as Schizachne smithii.

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