HOUSE BILL NO. 4852 A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, is designated as the official native grain of this state. Let it be known that manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to indigenous people of this state. HOUSE BILL NO. 4852 A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, is designated as the official native grain of this state. Let it be known that manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to indigenous people of this state.