Phalaris Caroliniana or commonly known as maygrass is hidden among the cornfields of southeastern Arkansas. Maygrass was once a domesticated crop of indigenous people.
Photo Courtesy of Natalie Mueller

Over 2000 years ago many indigenous people living in North America were skilled at breeding and domesticating crops, such as the squash and sunflower we’re familiar with today. continue to Wisconsin Public Radio →

By Natalie Guyette
Air Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 3:15pm; Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 5:15pm

Published by Daniel R Williams

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