Glyceria fluitans Floating manna grass (Gramineae)

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Glyceria fluitans
Floating manna grass
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The Glyceria fluitans plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Floating manna grass. Some home gardeners know the variety as Panicularia fluitans

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Latin Name:  Glyceria fluitans
Common Name:  Floating manna grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Shallow water, either stagnant or slow flowing, or in wet soils whether acid or calcareous[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, so long as they are wet, and in shallow water[115]. Dislikes shade. This plant is occasionally cultivated for its edible seed[115], it is not very large and is somewhat fiddly to harvest but is considered to be an epicure's food[183].

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