What part of the plant is rice? The Anatomy of a Cereal Grain
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Rice is the staple food for over half of the world's population, yet many people don't know its botanical origin. The part of the plant we refer to as rice is, in fact, the mature, edible seed, also known as a caryopsis. This grain develops from the plant's flower and is harvested for its starchy endosperm, which serves as a vital energy source.
