Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
908685

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 295 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908020

Common Names

  • Palustris Zizania
  • Zizania Palustris
  • Wild Rice

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Description

Zizania palustris (also called wild rice, among many other common names) is a species of wild rice native to North America. It is an annual grass that grows in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Zizania palustris is used as a cereal crop in some parts of the world. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a source of food in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zizania palustris has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The flowers are wind-pollinated and produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf and a small, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zizania palustris is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Zizania palustris

Zizania palustris can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Zizania palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zizania palustris?

Zizania palustris

What is the common name of Zizania palustris?

Wild Rice

Where is Zizania palustris native to?

North America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304686-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].