familyPoaceae
subfamilyPoaceae subfam. Pooideae
genusGlyceria
sectionGlyceria sect. Striatae
speciesGlyceria canadensis
Glyceria canadensis var. canadensis
Common names: Canadian glyceria Canadian mannagrass Rattlesnake mannagrass Glycerie du Canada
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 24. Treatment on page 79.
Revision as of 16:10, 30 October 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Spikelets 5-8 mm, with 4-10 florets. Lower glumes 1.6-2.4 mm; upper glumes 1.8-2.5 mm, acute; lemmas 2.4-4 mm. 2n = 60.
Discussion
Glyceria canadensis var. canadensis grows through¬out the range of the species. The spikelets bear some resemblance to those of Bromus briziformis, otherwise known as rattlesnake brome, hence the vernacular name "rattlesnake mannagrass".
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Lower Taxa
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