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Long Mannagrass

Glyceria melicaria

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Glyceria
Species
Glyceria melicaria (Long Mannagrass)

Names in Other Languages

French glycérie allongée

Similar Species in Glyceria

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Blaugrüner Schwaden
Glyceria declinata
Vulnerable
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Faltiger Schwaden
Glyceria notata
Critically Endangered
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Flutendes Süssgras
Glyceria fluitans
Least Concern
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Gestreifter Schwaden
Glyceria striata
Not Evaluated
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Grosses Süeegras
Glyceria maxima
Least Concern
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Boreal Glyceria
Glyceria borealis
Least Concern
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Canada Mannagrass
Glyceria canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Davy's mannagrass
Glyceria leptostachya
Least Concern
View all species in Glyceria →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long Mannagrass?
The scientific name of Long Mannagrass is Glyceria melicaria. It belongs to the genus Glyceria.
What is the conservation status of Long Mannagrass?
Long Mannagrass (Glyceria melicaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Long Mannagrass live?
Long Mannagrass is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Long Mannagrass belong to?
Long Mannagrass (Glyceria melicaria) belongs to the genus Glyceria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Long Mannagrass endangered?
No, Long Mannagrass (Glyceria melicaria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Long Mannagrass belong to?
Long Mannagrass (Glyceria melicaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Long Mannagrass?
The closest relatives of Long Mannagrass in the genus Glyceria include Blaugrüner Schwaden, Faltiger Schwaden, Flutendes Süssgras, Gestreifter Schwaden, Grosses Süeegras.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Glyceria — 13 Species

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Blaugrüner Schwaden
Glyceria declinata
VU 🐾
Faltiger Schwaden
Glyceria notata
CR 🐾
Flutendes Süssgras
Glyceria fluitans
LC 🐾
Gestreifter Schwaden
Glyceria striata
NE 🐾
Grosses Süeegras
Glyceria maxima
LC 🐾
Atlantic Mannagrass
Glyceria obtusa
LC 🐾
American Glyceria
Glyceria grandis
NE 🐾
Mackenzie Valley mannagrass
Glyceria pulchella
LC 🐾
Boreal Glyceria
Glyceria borealis
LC 🐾
Canada Mannagrass
Glyceria canadensis
NE 🐾
Davy's mannagrass
Glyceria leptostachya
LC 🐾
Eastern Mannagrass
Glyceria septentrionalis
LC
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Long Mannagrass
Glyceria melicaria
LC
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