L48 (N), Can (N)PlantaeSpecies
Melic Mannagrass
Glyceria melicaria
(Michx.) F.T.Hubb.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Cyperales
Family
Poaceae
Grass family
Genus
Glyceria
Species
Glyceria melicaria
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Graminoid
Active Growth
Spring
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 19 states
Present
Not Present
Also Known As
Panicularia melicariaPanicum melicariumGlyceria torreyanaPoa torreyanaPanicularia torreyanaGlyceria elongataPanicularia elongata
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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