A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Last updated 12/23/2023 by David Giblin.
Leersia oryzoides (L.) Sw.[FNA24, HC, HC2]
rice cutgrass
Publication: Prodr. 21. 1788.
Origin: Native
selected vouchers: WTU
Notes: FNA24: "Leersia oryzoides grows in wet, heavy, clay or sandy soils, and is often aquatic. It is found across most of southern Canada, extending south throughout the contiguous United States into northern Mexico, and flowers from July to October. It has also become established in Europe and Asia."
References: (none)
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Homalocenchrus oryzoides (L.) Pollich
Phalaris oryzoides L.
