Scientific Name
Zizania aquatica
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Family Name
Poaceae
Common Name
Wild rice
Native American Name
Dakota: "Psi (*Psee)"
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in Jul.-Aug.
Germination: Spring sow
Soils: Fine to medium texture
Light: Full sun
Water: Prefers wet areas with slow moving water
Notes: Do not allow the seed to dry out after collecting it will reduce seed germination.
Additional Notes
* In the 1980's Native Americans on the Lake Traverse Reservation began to document "Psi" in this format.