What is javanica rice?
A. Javanica rice belong to the japonica race of O. sativa, and thus are morphologically similar to japonicas. However, javanicas have wider and more pubescent (hairy) leaves. In addition, the grain frequently has hairlike awns. Varieties belonging to javanicas are grown only in Indonesia, in the rice terraces of the Philippines, and in the mountainous areas of Madagascar. Q.