Oryza punctata
red rice
- Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
- Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
- Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
July - October
Height (meters)
0.3 - 1.2
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
introduced
Lifespan
annual
Growing Season
Warm season
Wetland Class
OBL
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
-1
Habitat
Semi-open or shaded forest habitats, in swampy areas, water holes, pools, and river areas that flood.