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Hey Greg - you're right that we got a much later start on the road due to all the crap we had to pack up. We would have pulled over to talk to you but there wasn't a safe, wide spot to park. Maybe we'll meet another time! Looks like cold rainy weather coming up this weekend so stay warm.
3 years agoHi again,
After much careful research, I’ve reached the conclusion that you might be right. It appears that there are four species of wild rice, all in the genus Zizania, which I find interesting because zizanie is the French word for craziness, chaos, or mayhem. About the craziest story I know about wild rice is from Sue, who had a friend that taped over his bellybutton when harvesting because those long hair like things (awns) would get in there and stick. Because they are stiff and barbed when the seed is ripe, that could be painful. Also they would get in his ears, so he kept his hat pulled low. Something else to ponder over.
Cheers,
Keith
Always glad to help!
3 years agoIndeed! That's a mathematical equation that has been proven many, many times.
3 years agoI don't know for sure, but I still think it's wild rice. It did fall easily off the stalks as you describe. Either way, you're definitely right about it not being ripe yet.
3 years agoYeah, I probably should have camped an extra night at the park so I could explore the length of the trail. Maybe next year I'll ride over that bridge.
3 years agoThanks Bill. I knew you'd be the guy to ID it for me.
3 years agoBull elk maybe?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZfkx1NgKhE
Hi,
I’m not sure if that’s wild rice or some other grass, but if it is wild rice it’s not ripe. In my limited experience of harvesting it, it falls off the stalk pretty easily, with a little tapping, and the husks (glumes, botanically) separate easily and can be winnowed quickly. When I lived on Oak Island in Lake-of-the-Woods, we could harvest it by canoeing through the beds.
My wife loves the stuff. I showed Sue your photos, and she doesn’t think you found any. Sorry.
Cheers,
Keith
Great day and great photos and videos. That trail is great! We did it a few times while we were there. You are going to love going over the bridge!
3 years agoLakes = magic.
3 years agoFragrant water lily
https://weedwise.conservationdistrict.org/nyod
Love the song!
3 years agoI'm with Mike. No rain and not too hot, perfect for a tent. Tough Guy halo is slipping.
3 years ago
Great wild rice story.
3 years ago