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Annual Wild Rice

Zizania aquatica

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The Annual Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica) is a species in the genus Zizania. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Zizania

Species

Zizania aquatica (Annual Wild Rice)

Names in Other Languages

French folle avoine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Annual Wild Rice?

The scientific name of Annual Wild Rice is Zizania aquatica. It belongs to the genus Zizania.

Where does Annual Wild Rice live?

Annual Wild Rice is found in Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Annual Wild Rice belong to?

Annual Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica) belongs to the genus Zizania, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Annual Wild Rice belong to?

Annual Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Annual Wild Rice?

The closest relatives of Annual Wild Rice in the genus Zizania include Northern Wild Rice.