Small floating mannagrass
Glyceria borealis
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: glyceria
Plant ID (slug): glyceria-borealis
Numeric ID: 21904
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Glyceria borealis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.
Distribution
Northern N. America - Newfoundland to Alaska, south to New York, Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon.
Habitats
Pond; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Ground into a flour and used as a cereal[105, 161, 177]. The seed is very small and fiddly to harvest[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Glyceria borealis Small floating mannagrass