eulalia

plant, Miscanthus sinensis

Also known as: Miscanthus sinensis

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Eulalia refers to ornamental grasses belonging to the genus Miscanthus, with Miscanthus sinensis, also known as Chinese silvergrass, being a prominent example. These tall, perennial grasses are native to southeastern Asia and are often cultivated for their decorative, silvery or white, plumelike flower clusters, which are also used in dried floral arrangements.12

The plants are characterized by long, straplike leaves, which in ornamental varieties may feature yellow or white stripes. Their inflorescences have fan-shaped branches, and the flower spikelets are surrounded by silky hairs. Some species, like giant miscanthus (M. ×giganteus), are being explored for their potential as biofuel and biomass crops.2

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Eulalia, or Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis), and several other species sometimes are grown as lawn or border ornamentals for their silvery or white plumelike flower clusters; the dried heads often are used in decoration. Giant miscanthus (M. ×giganteus) is a potential biofuel and biomass crop.
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Eulalia, or Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis), and several other species sometimes are grown as lawn or border ornamentals for their silvery or white plumelike flower clusters; the dried heads often are used in decoration. Giant miscanthus (M. ×giganteus) is a potential biofuel and biomass crop.
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