Oryzopsis asperifolia Mountain rice (Gramineae)

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Oryzopsis asperifolia
Mountain rice
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The Oryzopsis asperifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to New York, West Virginia and Wyoming. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain rice. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. aspera.

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Latin Name:  Oryzopsis asperifolia
Common Name:  Mountain rice
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open coniferous woods, thickets and peaty openings southwards from Canada[43, 60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. One report says that the plant has a relatively large seed and is deserving of more attention as a potential food crop[2]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile moisture retentive soil in full sun[200].

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