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Fowl Mannagrass - Plant Information
Glyceria striata
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The fowl mannagrass (Glyceria striata) is generally described as a Perennial Graminoid. This Monocot (monocotyledon) is native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the Spring . The Fowl Mannagrass has Green foliage and inconspicuous Green flowers, with inconspicuous Red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the Early Summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the Spring and continuing until Fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Fowl Mannagrass has a Short life span relative to most other plant species and a Moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Fowl Mannagrass will reach up to 5.7 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 5.7 feet.
The Fowl Mannagrass is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by Sprigs. It has a Moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have Medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -35°F. Fowl Mannagrass has Low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
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Plant Name Synonyms
- Glyceria elata
- Glyceria nervata
- Glyceria striata var. stricta
- Glyceria striata ssp. stricta
- Panicularia nervata
- Panicularia striata
USDA Plant Status
- Federal: Obligate Wetland
- California U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Central Plains U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Intermountain U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- North Central U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- North Plains U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Northeast U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Northwest U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- South Plains U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Southeast U.S.: Obligate Wetland
- Southwest U.S.: Obligate Wetland
Plant Distribution
Fowl Mannagrass can be found in Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), District of Columbia (DC), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI) and Wyoming (WY)
Taxonomy
- Plantae | Kingdom
- Magnoliophyta | Division
- Liliopsida | Class
- Cyperales | Order
- Poaceae | Family
- Glyceria | Genus
Related Plants
- American Mannagrass (Grandis)
- American Mannagrass (Grandis)
- American Mannagrass (Komarovii)
- Arkansas Mannagrass (Arkansana)
- Atlantic Mannagrass (Obtusa)
- Creeping Mannagrass (Acutiflora)
- Davy Mannagrass (Leptostachya)
- Floating Mannagrass (Septentrionalis)
- Glyceria Gatineauensis
- Great Smoky Mountain Mannagrass (Nubigena)
- Limp Mannagrass (Laxa)
- Mackenzie Valley Mannagrass (Pulchella)
- Melic Mannagrass (Melicaria)
- Northwestern Mannagrass (Occidentalis)
- Rattlesnake Mannagrass (Canadensis)
- Reed Mannagrass (Maxima)
- Small Floating Mannagrass (Borealis)
- Water Mannagrass (Fluitans)
- Waxy Mannagrass (Declinata)
| Common Characteristics | Data for Fowl Mannagrass |
|---|---|
| Plant Basics | |
| Category | Monocot |
| General Type | Graminoid |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Period | Spring |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Bloom Period | Early Summer |
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Rhizomatous(options) |
| Shape & Orientation |
Semi-Erect(options) |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low(options) |
| Shade Tolerance |
Tolerant(options) |
| Height When Mature | 5.7 feet |
| Vegetative Spread Rate |
Slow(options) |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Spring–Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate |
Moderate
(options)
with seedling vigor |
| Gardening Characteristics | |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Sprigs |
| Moisture Requirements |
Medium(options) |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -35°F |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 4 inches minimum |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow (options) |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| Growth Requirements | |
| pH Range | 4–8 pH |
| Precipitation Range | 10–60 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 3,475–7,856 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Fine and Medium |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 100 days |
| Salinity Tolerance | None (options) |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium (options) |
| Sustainability & Use | |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Palatablity | |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None (options) |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
