Common Name:
Rattlesnake Mannagrass

Scientific Name:
Glyceria canadensis Michx.

Family:
Grass (Gramineae)

Plant Description:
A perennial grass reaching 2-3 feet in height. Stems are smooth and long. Leaves are 6-12 inches in length and 1/4 inch wide. The plant reproduces by seed and by underground rootstocks. Flowering occurs in June-August. Seeds resemble a rattlesnake's tail. The plant droops over when bearing the weight of the seeds.

Remarks:
Rattlesnake Grass is common in cranberry beds throughout Wisconsin. It may be transferred with vine cuttings to other beds. The plant is not considered a serious problem in established beds.