Zizania aquatica, Wild Rice, is a native grass found in marshes, pond edges, lakes, and rivers has an extremely branched inflorescence which produces edible grains for humans and wildlife. Although Wild Rice grows 8-10' tall, the shallow roots are slender and fibrous with spread of only 8-12" and favor consistency of water depths from 1-3' deep.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Clumping |
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Prolific Seeder |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Open Water 12" - 6' |
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Shallow Water 6" - 12" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Attributes
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Bio Remediation |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Slightly Salt Tolerant |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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