Mountain Rice
Herb latin name: Mountain Rice,Mountain Rice Extract
Latin name: Oryzopsis asperifolia
Synonyms: Urachne asperifoliaUrachne asperifolia
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Open coniferous woods, thickets and peaty openings southwards from Canada. Propagation of Mountain Rice: Seed - sow spring in sitHabitat of the herb: the herb: Open coniferous woods, thickets and peaty openings southwards from Canada.
Propagation of Mountain Rice: Seed - sow spring in situ. We have had better results from sowing the seed in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and it should germinate freely within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Open coniferous woods, thickets and peaty openings southwards from Canada.
Medicinal use of Mountain Rice: None known
Known hazards of Oryzopsis asperifolia: None known
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