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Glyceria canadensis

Glyceria canadensis (Michx.) Trin.

Rattlesnake Mannagrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Panicularia canadensis

USDA Symbol: GLCA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Green
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CT , DC , DE , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE , QC

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

North American Native Plant Society - Etobicoke, ON

Additional resources

USDA: Find Glyceria canadensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Glyceria canadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Glyceria canadensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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