American manna grass

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Glyceria grandis

American manna grass, a reference photo
Photo: Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Glyceria grandis is a species of grass known by the common name American mannagrass. It is native to Canada and the United States, where it is widespread in distribution. It is most commonly found in wet areas such as riverbanks and ponds.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of American manna grass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Species
Glyceria grandis

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