Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
873804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 1: 366 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873139

Common Names

  • Glyceria canadensis
  • Canadian mannagrass
  • Canadian sweetgrass

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Description

Glyceria canadensis (also called Canadian mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Canada and the surrounding region. It has long, slender leaves and grows in moist, wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria canadensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glyceria canadensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria canadensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, fertile soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Glyceria canadensis

Glyceria canadensis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Canada and the northern United States.

Glyceria canadensis FAQ

What are the common names of Glyceria canadensis?

Common names of Glyceria canadensis include Canadian Mannagrass and Canadian Meadow-grass

What is the growth rate of Glyceria canadensis?

The growth rate of Glyceria canadensis is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria canadensis?

The optimal soil type for Glyceria canadensis is moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Glyceria genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404069-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].