Oryza sp.
Rice, Rice
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Oryza sp. (Rice) is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Polypogon: Rice has six stamens in flooded fields; beard grass has three stamens with fuzzy awned heads.; vs Sporobolus: Rice grows in flooded fields with six stamens; dropseed grows on dry land with three stamens.; vs Muhlenbergia: Rice is in flooded fields with six stamens; muhly is on dry sites with three stamens.; vs Agrostis: Rice has six stamens in flooded fields; bentgrass has three stamens in moist meadows.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oryza sp. native to California?
No. Oryza sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Oryza sp. belong to?
Oryza sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Oryza.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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