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.