Rice Cutgrass

 

Common Name	Rice Cutgrass
Scientific Name	Leersia oryzoides
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Water's Edge, Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	common grass found along margins of beaver pond and wetland areas; seed eaten by a variety of duck species; foliage will scratch exposed skin