Glyceria plicata
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: glyceria
Plant ID (slug): glyceria-plicata
Numeric ID: 24971
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Glyceria plicata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from May to June. 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
Europe, including Britain, south and east to N. Africa, W. Asia and N. America.
Habitats
Pond; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed[74]. No more details, but the seed is very small and fiddly to harvest[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Glyceria plicata