Names
Shoshone:
Unknown
English: Indian Ricegrass
Scientific: Orizopsis hymenoides
Zone
Lower Foothills
Harvest Time
- Sandy, dry places
- Red desert
Primary Uses
- Food
- Flour
Secondary Uses
- Other
- Fire Starter
Cautions
- None listed
Active Principle(s)
- None listed
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Notes
High in protein.
Pounded and added to other flours for bread.