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| Canada wild rye, also known as nodding rye, is a short-lived perennial prairie grass. It is often used as a "cover crop" during prairie reconstructions because it grows rapidly, thus stabilizing the soil and preventing weeds |
from choking out the new prairie seedlings. Look for Canada wild rye in several places in Anderson Prairie Park. This picture was taken just south of the main entrance driveway. |