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Waxy mannagrass

Glyceria declinata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Glyceria

Species

Glyceria declinata (Waxy mannagrass)

Names in Other Languages

French glycérie dentée

German Blaugrüner Schwaden

Similar Species in Glyceria

Mackenzie Valley mannagrass

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waxy mannagrass?

The scientific name of Waxy mannagrass is Glyceria declinata. It belongs to the genus Glyceria.

What is the conservation status of Waxy mannagrass?

Waxy mannagrass (Glyceria declinata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waxy mannagrass live?

Waxy mannagrass is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Waxy mannagrass belong to?

Waxy mannagrass (Glyceria declinata) belongs to the genus Glyceria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Waxy mannagrass endangered?

Yes, Waxy mannagrass (Glyceria declinata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Waxy mannagrass belong to?

Waxy mannagrass (Glyceria declinata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Waxy mannagrass?

The closest relatives of Waxy mannagrass in the genus Glyceria include American Glyceria, Fowl Manna Grass, Long Mannagrass, Mackenzie Valley mannagrass, Atlantic Mannagrass.