The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
manna grass \manna grass\ n. (Bot.), Any of several tall slender grasses of the genus Glyceria. They have long loose panicles, have a sweet flavor or odor, and grow in moist places. Nerved manna grass is Glyceria nervata, and Floating manna grass is Glyceria fluitans. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]