Can You Eat Indian Ricegrass? Exploring this Native Edible Grain
                                
                                
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                                Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) was a staple food for many Native American tribes for thousands of years, long before corn was introduced to the American Southwest. This hardy, drought-tolerant perennial grass produces protein-rich, gluten-free seeds that are entirely safe and nutritious for human consumption.