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Erianthus

Erianthus

9.9
A tall grass with stems like a reed and long soft flower heads
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Species of Erianthus are often used as ornamental grasses in gardens.

Examples

  • The tall stems of Erianthus sway gracefully in the wind.

  • The Erianthus plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Researchers studied the distribution of Erianthus in subtropical regions.

  • Many Erianthuses grow near the riverbank.

  • Researchers studied the distribution of Erianthus in subtropical regions.

  • Species of Erianthus are often used as ornamental grasses in gardens.

  • The tall stems of Erianthus sway gracefully in the wind.

Synonyms

plume grass
vsErianthus
9.8

Tall grass with large feathery tops often grown in gardens

emphasizes dense flower spikes covered with long silky hairs

Compounds

Erianthus ravennae
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall garden grass with long leaves and large white plumes

Surface Forms

Erianthus singular
Erianthuses plural

Etymology

Erianthus comes from the Greek parts erion meaning 'wool' and anthos meaning 'flower', so it literally means 'wool-flower'. That's why the name fits these tall grasses: their flower spikes are covered in long, silky hairs that look like wool.