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American Manna GrassGlyceria grandis

Also known as American Glyceria · American Mannagrass · Common Tall Mannagrass

Glyceria grandis is a robust, tall native North American perennial wetland grass. It thrives in moist soil, shallow water, and streambanks, providing crucial food and.

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American Manna Grass Names & Synonyms

Common names and botanical synonyms

Common Names

  • American Glyceria
  • American Manna Grass
  • American Mannagrass
  • Common Tall Mannagrass
  • Giant Glyceria
  • Giant Mannagrass
  • Reed Mannagrass
  • Tall Manna Grass
  • Tall Mannagrass

Synonyms

  • Glyceria americana (Torr.) Pammel
  • Glyceria flavescens M.E.Jones
  • Glyceria hulteniana Á.Löve
  • Panicularia americana (Torr.) MacMill.
  • Panicularia grandis (S.Watson) Nash

American Manna Grass Taxonomy

Botanical classification

Taxonomic classification of American Manna Grass
RankName
kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classLiliopsida
orderPoales
familyPoaceae
genusGlyceria
speciesGlyceria grandis