Across the globe, billions of people eat rice. In order to make rice grains (the seed), a rice plant must flower and be pollinated. Rice plants flower only after days become shorter (i.e., summer to autumn). What is the best classification for rice?

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Rice is classified as a "long night" plant because it flowers when the nights are longer, which occurs as days become shorter from summer to autumn.

Across the Globe, Billions of People Eat Rice