Zizania latifolia
Manchurian Wildrice
Also known as: Hydropyrum latifolium Griseb. +4 more
- Hydropyrum latifolium Griseb.
- Zizania aquatica var. latifolia (Griseb.) Kom.
- Zizania caduciflora Hand.-Mazz.
- Zizania dahurica Turcz. ex Steud.
- Zizania mezii Prodoehl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Zizania latifolia (commonly known as Manchurian wildrice) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Mongolia, Russian Far East, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Amur, Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Hainan, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Primorye, Taiwan
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, Borneo, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Malaya, New Zealand North, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Vietnam