By

Published on

Hygroryza aristata (Retz.) Nees ex Wight & Arn. Family – Poaceae Common name – Bengal wild rice Habit – herb

Hygroryza aristata (Retz.) Nees ex Wight & Arn.
Family – Poaceae
Common name – Bengal wild rice
Habit – herb
Habitat – Slow floating fresh water bodies
(Photo credit – Sweta Mishra)
Note – Associated species are – 
◾ Nelumbium speciosum
◾ Utricularia species
◾ Panicum palludosum
◾ Panicum repens
Medicinal uses – Traditionally it is used as diarrhoea.
Sugimani Marndi
(Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha)

Discover Eventure 2025

An event for curious minds committed to the planet. Engineers, designers, educators, biologists, technologists, artists, city-makers, and activists — all working at the intersection of nature, science, and innovation to build a more sustainable future.

Join the Club

Stay updated with our latest tips and other news by joining our newsletter.

Categories

Discover more from Ayurveda Digital World.

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading