Oryzopsis hymenoides

Identification

Oryzopsis hymenoides, Indian Rice grass.
Oryzopsis hymenoides (Achnatherum hymenoides),  Indian Ricegrass, was a basic and nutritious food for the native Californians.  - grid24_3
Oryzopsis hymenoides
The inflorescence of Oryzopsis hymenoides (Achnatherum hymenoides), Indian Ricegrass, has a delicate loveliness. - grid24_3
Oryzopsis hymenoides
Oryzopsis hymenoides. Common Name Indian Ricegrass - grid24_3
Oryzopsis hymenoides

Description

Indian rice grass is a one foot perennial with a delicate lace work of seed 'pods'. It looks like a bunch grass that was electrocuted. The Indians used the seed for food. Use in small grass garden or with its companions, Encelia farninosa, Creosote and Opuntia in a desert style planting. Native from just north of Mohave to Manitoba and across to Texas.

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Characteristics

Oryzopsis hymenoides Indian Rice grass tolerates sand.

Oryzopsis hymenoides Indian Rice grass's foliage type is stressdeciduous.
Oryzopsis hymenoides Indian Rice grass's flower color is na.
Oryzopsis hymenoides Indian Rice grass's fruit is edible.

Communities

Communities for Oryzopsis hymenoides Indian Rice grass:Bristle-cone Pine, Creosote Bush Scrub and Lodgepole Forest.

Ranges for Oryzopsis hymenoides

ph: 7.00 to 8.00
usda: 6 to 9
height[m]: 0.40 to 0.70
width[m]: 0.30 to 0.30
rainfall[cm]: 31.00 to 55.00

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