miscanthus

British  

/ mɪsˈkænθəs /

noun

1. any tall perennial bamboo-like grass of the genus Miscanthus , native from southern Africa to SE Asia and cultivated for ornament in temperate regions

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Example Sentences

Enjoy the pergola’d patio flanking the early-1900s Sharp Cabin with wooden benches facing a border of drought-tolerant perennials like red heleniums backed by miscanthus grass, which were having their moment.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2021

If you’ve ever tried to drive a sharp spade into a miscanthus when it’s time to divide up a big old clump, you know that all ornamental grasses aren’t created equal.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2016

Experts said new British planting of miscanthus was disappointing last year, reflecting poor awareness among farmers, while the big British producer Bical went bankrupt in 2009, partly because of unpredictable government support.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2011

In the future, miscanthus may also be a critical feedstock for a new generation of liquid transport fuels made from nonfood crops.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2011

In a sweeping bed outside the run, ‘Ogon’ sweet flags, Japanese maples, ‘Morning Light’ miscanthus, and more cast-iron plants soften the fence.

From Southern Living • Jul. 28, 2010