Indian ricegrass
Indian ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
2.5-12
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
3500
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
N
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Dawson & Heinrichs 1952; Jones 1990; Bich et al. 1995; Bowers et al. 1995; Hall & &erson 1999; Humphrey & Schupp 2001; Monson et al. 2004; Beckstead et al. 2010