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Jungle Rice

Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link, Poaceae

Zones
711
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

58

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Uses

Functions

Rapid Soil CoverBiomass ProductionErosion ControlSummer Cover

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Jungle Rice grow in?

Jungle Rice grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

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