Poaceae Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth

Indian Ricegrass

Hopi - Food, Starvation Food

Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1938, An Ancient Food Plant of the Southwest and Plateau Regions, El Palacio 44:41-53, page 43

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Scientific name: Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
USDA symbol: ACHY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Ricegrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Plants formerly used for food during famines.

RECRD: 0 id: 1127

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