What is another word for Zizania Aquatica?
Pronunciation: [zˌɪzɐnˈi͡əɹ əkwˈatɪkə] (IPA) 
Zizania aquatica is a type of wild rice that is native to North America and is commonly known as "water oats" or "wild oats." Other synonyms for Zizania aquatica include "water rice," "Canadian rice," and "Indian rice." This plant is an aquatic grass that grows in shallow freshwater habitats, such as marshes and swamps. It has long green leaves and produces edible grains that are harvested by Indigenous peoples and used in traditional foods. Zizania aquatica is an important part of many wetland ecosystems and provides habitat for a variety of birds and other wildlife.
