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Leersia monandra
Leersia monandra Sw.
Cut Rice Grass, Bunch Cutgrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Homalocenchrus monandrus
USDA Symbol: LEMO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
Cut rice grass is a native bunchgrass that tolerates shade, low water, and poor soil. The foliage is a light lime green and has a soft texture. Cut rice grass is deer resistant as well as being disease and maintenance free. This bunchgrass is uncommon in the Edward's Plateau although it is common in the eastern third of the Untied States. In the Hill Country it generally occurs near intermittent waterways and/or in protected canyons. This bunchgrass generally grows on slopes and can form large colonies by stolonizing to form a monoculture.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Texture: Papery
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableDistribution
USA: FL , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Nice ornamental shade grassInteresting Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: High
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | UPL | FACW |
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1001 Collected 2007-01-11 in Comal County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Leersia monandra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leersia monandra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leersia monandra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-07-14Research By: Sean Watson