Zizania aquatica Wild rice (Gramineae)

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Zizania aquatica
Wild rice
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The Zizania aquatica plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Manitoba, south to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild rice.

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Latin Name:  Zizania aquatica
Common Name:  Wild rice
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Shallow waters of rivers and lakes, preferring a slow moving current[20, 43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - it must not be allowed to dry out or it will quickly lose its viability, usually within 4 weeks[136]. Store collected seed in jars of water in a cool place such as the salad compartment of a fridge. Sow the seed in spring. Immerse the pots so that they are covered by about 5cm of water. It is best to sow 2 seeds per 7cm pot in a greenhouse in order to get early germination and a better chance of a crop[136]. Pot on as required and plant out about 30cm square in May, by which time the plants should be 20 - 30cm tall[136]. Larger quantities can be sown in shallow boxes and plunged into the pond etc in May.

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