Australian Sweet-grass
Glyceria australis
Rhizomatous perennial with stout erect hairless unbranched stems to 1.5 m. Bright green flat or loosely rolled veined leaves. Pale green open-clustered flowerhead of 5-12 flowers, often appearing one-sided.
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| Flora Type | Grasses |
| Former Scientific Name | Glyceria fluitans |
| Other Common Names | Manna Grass |
| Distinctive Features | Short transverse veins between the seven main veins on the leaves, becoming more apparent on drying. Short rhizome. Lower stems often flattened and rooting. |
| Biology | Perenial. Grows in heavy soils in damp and wet marshy places, in standing water and along riverbanks. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Oct-Jan |