Wild rice definition

Wild rice means any species of the annual aquatic grass known as manoomin (zizania sp.) occurring in the natural ecosystem.
Wild rice. ' means rice varieties from the genus Zizania they have a chewy outer sheath with a tender inner grain that has a slightly vegetal taste;
Wild rice means any species of the annual aquatic grass known as manoomin

Examples of Wild rice in a sentence

  • Wild rice is another important habitat and food source for aquatic wildlife; it is also considered a sacred food to the Lake Superior Ojibwe.

  • Wild rice sample processing and storage Upon arrival at GLIFWC’s facility at Odanah, WI, plastic bags of wild rice seeds were labeled, a chain-of custody record was begun, and the sample placed in dry storage at room temperature (~18 to 21°C).

  • Wild rice (manoomin), maple syrup (zhiiwaagamizigan), and wild turkey (mizise) were all analyzed to better understand potential chemical and/or physical contamination associated with these traditional, Ojibwe foods.

  • Wild rice seed normally needs to spend several months under freezing or near freezing conditions in order for germination to occur.


More Definitions of Wild rice

Wild rice means that rice crop which grows naturally or as a result of reseeding in the natural lakes and waters, including lakes resulting from flood control structures, of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians.
Wild rice means wild rice in a green or unprocessed state; (« riz sauvage »)
Wild rice means that crop which grows naturally, or as a result of reseeding or implanting in natural or man-made lakes and waters, including lakes resulting from flood control structures.
Wild rice means that rice crop which grows naturally or as a result or reseeding in the natural lakes and waters, including lakes resulting from power dams and flood control structures, within the exterior boundaries of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation.