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Glyceria

Glyceria

9.9
A type of grass that grows in wet places
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist identified several species of Glyceria along the riverbank.

Examples

  • Restoration efforts included replanting native Glyceria to stabilize the soil.

  • Many wetlands are dominated by Glyceria, which provides important habitat for wildlife.

  • The Glyceria species thrive in marshy areas.

  • You can find Glyceria near the riverbank.

  • Many wetlands are dominated by Glyceria, which provides important habitat for wildlife.

  • Restoration efforts included replanting native Glyceria to stabilize the soil.

  • The botanist identified several species of Glyceria along the riverbank.

Synonyms

manna grass
vsGlyceria
9.8

A grass that grows in wet places with a sweet smell or taste

is the formal scientific genus name rather than a common species label

Compounds

Glyceria grandis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall North American grass that grows in wet places and is used to feed animals

Surface Forms

Glyceria singular
Glycerias plural

Etymology

Glyceria comes from the Greek root glykys, which means 'sweet'. These wetland grasses were called 'manna grass' because they can produce a sweet juice, so the name points to the plant's 'sweet' sap and to the damp places where it grows.