Status: Native
Synonyms:
Panicularia grandis (S. Watson) Nash
Glyceria grandis is a wispy appearing delicate grass with spikelets with several flowers. In that regard, it resembles Glyceria striata. However, it can grow much taller than Glyceria striata. Both species have a fused leaf sheath. The spikelets of Glyceria grandis are significantly longer at 4-7mm long compared to 2-4mm long for Glyceria striata. The lemma is stubby (truncate) with no awn and several parallel nerves. Glyceria grandis is a perennial found in moist, seepy areas in the mountains.
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Glyceria grandis, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Glyceria grandis, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Glyceria grandis, closeup of inflorescence branches, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Glyceria grandis, closeup of spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
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