Sand Rice Grass
Indian Rice Grass

Eriocoma hymenoides

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
3.5-16 lbs/acre

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
3300
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High,
Moderate
Germination requirements:
Scarification improves seed germination and their establishment
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Moderate,
Low
Lifespan:
Moderate,
Short

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available

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