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Oryzopsis

Oryzopsis

9.9
A group of grass plants like rice that grow in North America and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Oryzopsis are found in prairies and open woodlands across North America.

Examples

  • The seeds of Oryzopsis have been used as a food source by indigenous peoples.

  • The Oryzopsis species thrives in dry, sandy soils.

  • Botanists often distinguish Oryzopsis from true rice by its floral characteristics.

  • Have you seen the Oryzopsis growing near the river?

  • Several species of Oryzopsis are found in prairies and open woodlands across North America.

  • Botanists often distinguish Oryzopsis from true rice by its floral characteristics.

  • The seeds of Oryzopsis have been used as a food source by indigenous peoples.

Synonyms

ricegrass
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  • US
8.2

A grass with seeds like small grains that grows in dry places in North America

is the same genus but occurs in both North America and Asia
rice grass
vsOryzopsis
  • Specialized
7.5

A long-lived grass like wild rice that grows in North America and is eaten by animals

is the taxonomic name for the genus, not limited to forage use

Surface Forms

Oryzopsis singular
Oryzopsis plural

Etymology

The word Oryzopsis comes from the Greek parts oryza meaning 'rice' and -opsis meaning 'appearance' or 'looks like'. So Oryzopsis means 'rice-like', which is easy to remember because it is a kind of 'rice grass' with seeds and flowers that remind people of rice.