Zizania aquatica var. aquatica
Southern Wildrice, Indian Wild Rice
Other regional names: Southern Wild Rice +1 more
- Southern Wild Rice
- Southern Zizania
Also known as: Hydropyrum esculentum Link +8 more
- Hydropyrum esculentum Link
- Limnochloa caduciflora Turcz. ex Trin.
- Stipa angulata Steud.
- Zizania aquatica subsp. brevis (Fassett) S.L.Chen
- Zizania aquatica var. brevis (Fassett) S.L.Chen, 1990
- Zizania aquatica var. brevis Fassett
- Zizania aquatica var. subbrevis B.Boivin
- Zizania clavulosa Michx.
- Zizania effusa Munro
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in North America, Zizania aquatica var. aquatica (commonly known as Southern Wildrice or Indian Wild Rice) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Zizania aquatica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Belarus, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Germany, Northwest European Russia, Ukraine
Base Species & Variations