Glyceria canadensis
Canada Mannagrass, Canadian Glyceria
Other regional names: Canadian Mannagrass +3 more
- Canadian Mannagrass
- Rattlesnake Grass
- Rattlesnake Manna Grass
- Rattlesnake Mannagrass
Also known as: Briza canadensis Michx. +10 more
- Briza canadensis Michx.
- Briza canadensis Nutt.
- Glyceria canadensis var. laxa (Scribn.) Hitchc.
- Glyceria canadensis var. parviflora Fernald
- Glyceria laxa (Scribn.) Scribn.
- Glyceria laxa (Scribn.) Scribn. ex E.L.Rand & Redfield
- Megastachya canadensis (Michx.) Roem. & Schult.
- Nevroloma canadensis (Michx.) Raf.
- Panicularia canadensis (Michx.) Kuntze
- Panicularia laxa Scribn.
- Poa canadensis (Michx.) Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Glyceria canadensis
Originating in North America, Glyceria canadensis (commonly known as Canada mannagrass or Canadian glyceria) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland