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Little-seed mountain rice grass

Piptatheropsis micrantha

Little-seed mountain rice grass (Piptatheropsis micrantha) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 14 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jun–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Little-seed mountain rice grass (Piptatheropsis micrantha) — *Piptatheropsis micrantha* — Little-seed mountain rice grass. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved, uploaded by Craig Martin.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, little-seed mountain rice grass pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi), Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis).