Glyceria — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Glyceria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Glyceria acutiflora
Glyceria acutiflora
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. It will require wet conditions or shallow water.
Full cultivation guide →Glyceria borealis
Glyceria borealis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. It will require wet conditions or shallow water. There must be some doubt over the validity of this name.
Full cultivation guide →Glyceria fluitans
Glyceria fluitans
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils, so long as they are wet, and in shallow water. Dislikes shade. This plant is occasionally cultivated for its edible seed, it is not very large and is somewhat fiddly to harvest but is considered to be an epicure's food.
Full cultivation guide →Glyceria occidentalis
Glyceria occidentalis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed here. It will require wet conditions or shallow water.
Full cultivation guide →Glyceria septentrionalis
Glyceria septentrionalis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed here. It will require wet conditions or shallow water.
Full cultivation guide →Glyceria striata
Glyceria striata
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed here. It will require wet conditions or shallow water.
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