zizania

[US]/zɪˈzeɪniə/
[UK]/zɪˈzeɪniə/

Translation

n.a genus of annual or perennial grasses that includes wild rice
Word Forms
Pluralzizanias

Phrases & Collocations

zizania palustris

zizania aquatica

cultivating zizania

zizania growth

harvesting zizania

wild zizania

zizania fields

zizania production

zizania latifolia

processing zizania

Example Sentences

zizania grows abundantly in shallow freshwater marshes throughout the temperate region.

farmers cultivate zizania for its highly nutritious grains that contain essential minerals.

the annual zizania harvest typically begins in late august when grains reach maturity.

zizania latifolia produces tender shoots that are considered a delicacy in chinese cuisine.

ecologists study zizania populations to better understand wetland ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity.

indigenous communities have harvested wild zizania along riverbanks for thousands of years.

zizania fields provide essential habitat and nesting grounds for numerous waterfowl species.

the high starch content in zizania grains gives cooked rice a pleasant chewy texture.

wetland conservation organizations work to protect native zizania from invasive species threats.

traditional zizania cultivation requires careful management of water levels throughout the growing season.

researchers have developed new zizania varieties that produce higher yields under varying climate conditions.

the protein content of zizania exceeds that of many common cereal grains like white rice.

zizania plants can reach heights of over three meters in optimal aquatic environments.

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