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Indian Ricegrass (Orzyopsis hymenoides) is a key species on Utah foothills and semi-desert range. It is high in protein and is one of the more valuable grasses for domestic livestock and big game animals, providing excellent forage for spring and summer use.
Indian ricegrass is used by domestic cattle, sheep and horses and is highly palatable during most of the year with the exception of late spring when seed heads are forming. It provides valuable forage for cattle in winter especially in salt desert communities and it supplies a source of green feed.
Eriocoma hymenoides (common names: Indian ricegrass and sand rice grass) is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass. It is native to western North America.
Indian ricegrass produces graceful ivory-colored seed heads and sage-green foliage for an airy, ornamental appeal. The dramatic seed head display lasts all summer. This native, cool-season grass is highly drought tolerant. A fibrous root system provides excellent erosion control.
Indian Ricegrass is a native, cool season, very drought tolerant bunchgrass adapted to well-drained soils. Seed is very slow to germinate and a fall dormant planting is often helpful to allow for stratification. It grows 1-2.5′ tall and is very palatable to wildlife and livestock.
Indian ricegrass produces graceful ivory-colored seed heads and sage-green foliage for an airy, ornamental appeal. The dramatic seed head display lasts all summer. This native, cool-season grass is highly drought tolerant. A fibrous root system provides excellent erosion control.
Formerly known as Oryzopsis hymenoides. Densely tufted, cool season, very drought tolerant, perennial bunchgrass adapted to deep, well-drained soils. Forage is highly palatable and nutritious to livestock and wildlife. Seeds are sought by birds and small mammals. Sometimes occurs as dominant species throughout its range.
