Poaceae Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
Indian Ricegrass
Navajo - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 26
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Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
Scientific name: Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth
USDA symbol: ACHY (
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Common names: Indian Ricegrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Ground seeds made into cakes.
RECRD: 2664 id: 1135