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Indian Ricegrass
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Pooideae )
Latin Name : Achnatherum hymenoides
(synonym : Oryzopsis hymenoides)
(synonym : Stipa hymenoides)
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Erect bunchgrass, without rhizomes, growing 2 ½ ft.
tall. Adapted to dry, sandy, gravelly, and shallow
sites that are high in lime. It is moderately salt and
alkali tolerant. Found primarily in the northwestern
part of the Texas Panhandle. This is a good grass for
livestock and big game animals, providing excellent
forage for spring and summer use. It is especially
valuable for winter grazing, the plants cure well and
the lower parts remain somewhat green. The seed is
an excellent food source for upland game birds,
particularly mourning doves, pheasant and others.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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