Previous scientific name(s): Eriocoma cuspidate, Oryzopsis hymenoides, Stipa hymenoides
Formerly known as Oryzopsis hymenoides. Densely tufted, cool season, very drought tolerant, perennial bunchgrass adapted to deep, well-drained soils. Forage is highly palatable and nutritious to livestock and wildlife. Seeds are sought by birds and small mammals. Sometimes occurs as dominant species throughout its range. Excellent for rangeland improvement and land reclamation.
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Bunchgrass
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Cool
ft
Precipitation:8 in.
Best
Moderately Coarse:Best
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Marginal
Fine:Not Adapted
Not Adapted
Neutral:Best
Basic:Marginal
Seeding Rate:6 - 12 PLS lbs/Acre
44.90 lbs
Seeds per Pound:141,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Fall
Nezpar was selected for release over 125 other accessions. It demonstrated consistently good establishment and desirable vegetative characteristics. Nezpar outperforms Paloma in the northern U.S. in yield and stand survival. (Released 1978, source of ecotype: Whitebird, ID)
Paloma was the first strain of Indian ricegrass named and released as an improved variety. Produces excellent palatable forage and generally grows 12 to 24 inches tall. Often used in range seedings for reclamation mixtures in the southern half of the species range. (Released 1974, source of ecotype: Pueblo, CO)
Very cold hardy and better adapted to northern latitudes than Nezpar. Prodigious seed producer. Similar in establishment and vegetation characteristics to Nezpar and Paloma. (Released 1996, source of ecotype: Billings, MT)
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