Plicate sweet grass (Glyceria notata, Fl. Gén. Env. Paris 2: 174 (1827))

Family: Poaceae

Author: Chevall.

Bibliography: Fl. Gén. Env. Paris 2: 174 (1827)

Year: 1827

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Glyceria

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Xinjiang and Pakistan, NW. Africa

Description

Plicate sweet grass, scientifically known as Glyceria notata, is a notable species within the Poaceae family. Described by Chevall in his botanical exploration, this grass was formally documented in “Flore Générale Environs de Paris” in 1827.

Glyceria notata is widely distributed across Europe, extending its range to Xinjiang and Pakistan. The species also finds a home in Northwestern Africa, showcasing its adaptability to diverse regions. This perennial grass is mainly recognized for its ecological significance within these areas.

The habitat preference of Plicate sweet grass spans wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of water bodies. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can often be found contributing to the lush vegetation in these ecosystems. Known for its elongated, plicate (folded) leaves, this grass adds a distinctive aesthetic to the landscapes it inhabits.

Its significance is not solely ecological but also extends to its utility. In certain regions, Glyceria notata has been used historically in both agricultural and horticultural practices due to its resilient nature and beneficial properties in soil health and erosion control.

Therefore, Glyceria notata stands out not only for its wide geographical presence from Europe to the far reaches of Xinjiang and Pakistan but also for its role within the natural environment and its practical applications within human activities.

Common Names

Dan: butblomstret sødgræs
Deu: faltiger schwaden, gefalteter schwaden
Nor: sprikesøtgras
Fra: glycérie pliée, glycérie plissée, glycérie à feuilles pliées
Eng: plicate sweet grass, plicate sweet-grass, marked mannagrass, marked glyceria, plicate mannagrass, plicate sweetgrass
Swe: skånskt mannagräs, äkta mannagräs
Nld: stomp vlotgras
Ita: gramignone minore
Cym: melyswellt plygedig, perwellt plygedig
En: Plicate sweet grass, Plicate Sweet-grass, Mannagrass, Marked mannagrass, Marked glyceria, Plicate mannagrass, Plicate sweetgrass
Be: Маннік складчаты
Zh: 蔗甜茅
Cs: Zblochan řasnatý
Da: Butblomstret sødgræs
Nl: Stomp vlotgras
Et: Voldine parthein
Fi: Savisorsimo
Fr: Glycérie Pliée, Glycérie plissée, Glycérie à feuilles pliées, Glycérie notée
De: Gefalteter Schwaden, Gefaltetes Süßgras, Falt-Schwaden, Faltiger Schwaden, Faltiges Süßgras
It: Gramignone Minore, Gramignone d’acqua minore
No: Sprikesøtgras
Ru: Манник замеченный
Sv: Skånskt mannagräs, Äkta mannagräs
Cy: Melyswellt plygedig, Perwellt Plygedig

Synonyms

• Glyceria fluitans subsp. plicata (Fr.)
• Panicularia plicata ((Fr.) Druce)
• Glyceria fluitans var. plicata (J.Woods)
• Glyceria plicata var. depauperata (Crép.)
• Glyceria fluitans subsp. obtusiflora ((Sond.) Čelak.)
• Glyceria plicata var. scabriflora (Hack.)
• Glyceria plicata var. triticea (Lange)
• Glyceria fluitans var. obtusiflora (Sond.)
• Glyceria plicata var. minor (Lange)
• Glyceria plicata ((Fr.) Fr.)
• Glyceria plicata var. grandis (Podp.)
• Glyceria turcomanica (Kom.)
• Glyceria acutiuscula (H.Scholz)
• Glyceria fluitans var. notata ((Chevall.) N.H.F.Desp.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Chatham Is. (introduced)
• Colombia (introduced)
• Costa Rica (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Kamchatka (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Sakhalin (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Sep 13, 2022 by Birgitta Tittel (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2022 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Fruit

Taken Aug 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jun 21, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 1983 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4105780)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437219-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Glyceria notata Chevall.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 9

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 6