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They're different members of the same plant family. What we traditionally call rice belongs to the Oryza genus, while wild rice belongs to the Zizania genus. Both are members of the Poaceae, or grass family.

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Is wild rice the same as white rice?

They're different members of the same plant family. White rice belongs to the Oryza genus, while wild rice belongs to the Zizania genus. Both are members of the Poaceae, or grass family.


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