Noun
A genus of grasses including the rice plant; rice.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA comparison of the effects of micronutrient seed priming and soil fertilization on the mineral nutrition of chickpea (Cicer arietinum), lentil (Lens culinaris), rice (Oryza sativa) and wheat (Triticum acstiyum) in Nepal. Source: Internet
Rice ( Oryza sativa ) is a classic example. Source: Internet
Oryza glaberrima is an ancient variety, and is believed to have been first cultivated in parts of West Africa some 3,500 years ago. Source: Internet