Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
908691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 23: 454 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908026

Common Names

  • Texana Zizania
  • Zizania Texana
  • Wild Rice

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Description

Zizania texana (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 texana 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 texana 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 texana is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be grown from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Zizania texana

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

Zizania texana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zizania texana?

Zizania texana

What is the common name of Zizania texana?

Texas Wild Rice

Where is Zizania texana 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271183-2: 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].