Spiny Hopsage
Spiny Hopsage
Grayia spinosa
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
High
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
2500
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:
Tirmenstein 1999, Shaw 2025.