Glyceria acutiflora (Gramineae)

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Glyceria acutiflora
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The Glyceria acutiflora plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Gramineae family.

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Latin Name:  Glyceria acutiflora
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Ponds and paddy fields in C. and S. Japan.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse in a pot standing in 3 - 5cm of water. Surface sow the seed, or only just cover it. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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