Botanical Name: Oryza sativa Linn.
Family: Gramineae; Poaceae
Names in different Indian languages
| English | Paddy, rice |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Dhan, chaval |
| Kannada | Akki, bhatta |
| Malayalam | Nellu, ari |
| Sanskrit | Vrihi, dhanyah |
| Tamil | Nellu, arisi |
| Telugu | Biyyam |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Shaali, Vrihidhaanya, Tandula, Nivara.
Verities
Navara – medicinally more important
Navara
