Fowl Manna Grass, Fowl mannagrass

Glyceria striata

Physical Characteristics

Glyceria striata 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

Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Florida and Mexico.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed[105, 161]. No more details, but the seed is very small and fiddly to harvest[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known