But Texas wild rice, growing in its tiny tract of the San Marcos River, reminds us of the small pockets of thriving American nature in yet-to-be-developed suburbs and behind abandoned Dairy Queens.

Available in varieties such as Northern wild rice, Texas wild rice, and Manchurian wild rice, it's commonly used in side dishes, salads, soups, and as a chewier alternative to bread in stuffings.

Wild rice is an oft-misunderstood grain that has many of its own culinary advantages and unique attributes, compared to other grains known as rice. News Today's news ...

Texas wild rice, an endangered grass that grows only in the Upper San Marcos River, would be flowing gracefully under the water's surface, with green tops reaching above.