Oryzopsis hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides (Oryzopsis hymenoides)

Family: Grass (Poaceae)
AKA: Indian Millet, Sand-grass
Photo taken on: June 21, 2021
Location: Abiquiu, NM
Life Zones: Plains to montane
Habitat: Dry, sandy areas

Grows to 2 feet in an open, airy pattern with wiry green stems. The flowers have papery bracts.

It is the State Grass of Utah and Nevada.

Grasses, Sedges & Rushes