rice plant
Refers to the rice plant itself (Oryza sativa), not cooked rice or the grain.
田んぼに稲が青々と育っている。
The rice plants are growing lush and green in the paddy field.
秋になると稲が黄金色に実る。
In autumn, the rice plants ripen to a golden color.
The farmer planted rice in the paddy field.
In autumn, the rice ripens to a golden color.
In autumn, they cut and harvest the rice.
The ears of rice are swaying in the wind.
Literary counter for standing trees and plants; everyday speech uses 本 or 株 (かぶ).
rice threshing; rice thresher
rice straw; paddy straw