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Indian Ricegrass
$3.50
Indian Ricegrass is a delicate and showy native grass that is named for its wide use as a food grain among indigenous peoples.
| Latin Name | Stipa hymenoides Oryzopsis hymenoides | |
| Type | Grass | |
| Height and Spread | 30 – 60 cm tall. | Up to 50 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Does not have visible flowering. | |
| Bloom Months | N/A | |
| Foliage Colour | Greyish-green. | |
| Seed Months | June/July | |
| Light and Water | Most commonly grows in open, well lit areas. | Grows in dry grasslands. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Indian Ricegrass was a widely used grain among First Nations peoples. It was harvested and cooked into a wide variety of foods, including tortillas, porridge, and bread. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Indian Ricegrass is an important forage food in dry grasslands for species such as bighorn sheep, deer, elk, and many types of rodents and birds. | |
| Garden Uses | Indian Ricegrass has a very beautiful and delicate appearance that will sway gently in a breeze. It is a more showy option among native dryland grasses. | |
| Facts | Indian Ricegrass has about ~120 calories per once eaten. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Indian Ricegrass can be readily propagated from seed. | |
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