wild rice
noun
: either of two tall aquatic North American perennial grasses (Zizania aquatica and Z. palustris) that yield an edible grain
also
: the grain
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Other grains, such as barley, farro, or wild rice, also work well in this salad.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Minnesota state officials have announced plans to conduct further analysis of the impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice in Minnesota lakes and rivers.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The Bad River Band has long feared how an oil leak or spill could harm its land, water and way of life, as well as the Kakagon Sloughs, home to the largest wild rice bed remaining on the Great Lakes.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
There’s the Garlic Parm Cauli Bowl with garlic Parmesan cauliflower, caramelized balsamic onions, roasted sweet potatoes paired with garlic breadcrumbs, wild rice, kale, romesco sauce and a creamy basil dressing.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Minnesota state officials have announced plans to conduct further analysis of the impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice in Minnesota lakes and rivers.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
The Bad River Band has long feared how an oil leak or spill could harm its land, water and way of life, as well as the Kakagon Sloughs, home to the largest wild rice bed remaining on the Great Lakes.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
There’s the Garlic Parm Cauli Bowl with garlic Parmesan cauliflower, caramelized balsamic onions, roasted sweet potatoes paired with garlic breadcrumbs, wild rice, kale, romesco sauce and a creamy basil dressing.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Wild rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild%20rice. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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