Deschampsia

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Grasses that grow in cool places and are used in gardens

proper noun

Specialized

: Deschampsia

In the wild, Deschampsia can be found growing in moist meadows and open woodlands.
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Examples

Have you seen the Deschampsia in the botanical garden?
The Deschampsia grass thrives in cooler climates.
Many gardeners choose Deschampsia for its delicate, feathery flower heads in summer.
The landscaping design included Deschampsia to add texture and movement to the borders.
In gardens, Deschampsia adds a graceful touch with its delicate flowers swaying in the wind.
The landscaper chose Deschampsia for its ability to thrive in cooler climates and provide year-round interest.
Many gardeners appreciate Deschampsia for its low maintenance and aesthetic appeal in ornamental landscaping.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Deschampsia comes from the French name Deschamps, which means 'of the fields', with des meaning 'of the' and champs meaning 'fields'. So, it is a fitting name for this grass genus, because these plants often grow in meadows and are used in gardens.