Stipa
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A thin grass with feathery flower heads often used in gardens
- noun
- Specialized
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- Many gardeners choose Stipa for its drought tolerance and elegant appearance.
Examples
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Golden plumes of Stipa waved gently in the summer breeze along the pathway.
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The landscaper recommended planting Stipa to add movement and texture to the garden.
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The Stipa grass swayed gently in the breeze.
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In spring, Stipa blooms beautifully.
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The garden was filled with stipa, swaying gently in the breeze with its feathery flower heads.
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In the landscape design, we used stipa to add texture and movement to the ornamental beds.
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During summer, the stipa grass creates a beautiful golden hue across the fields.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stipa comes from the Latin word stipa, which meant 'straw' or a small 'tuft'. So, imagine thin, straw-like leaves and feathery flower heads — that image helps explain why Stipa is the name for these graceful 'feather' grasses.
