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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thetribe Andropogoneae — themiscanthus grasses.
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Examples
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The group of ornamental grasses classified as Miscanthus is among the showiest.
unknown title 2009
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The group of ornamental grasses classified as Miscanthus is among the showiest.
unknown title 2009
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Rhizomatous grasses such as Miscanthus are very clean fuels, said Dohleman.
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Miscanthus works well because it thrives in the Southwest ' s high rainfall and plentiful sunshine.
Honda Looks to Grass to Resolve Its Power Needs MICHAEL WEIR 2010
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Miscanthus is already burned alongside coal in some U.K. power stations, which consume about 40% of the national crop.
Honda Looks to Grass to Resolve Its Power Needs MICHAEL WEIR 2010
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The free-flowing, green-bladed grass Hakonechloa macra could add movement and a different shape altogether with white variegated Miscanthus sinensis var condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'.
Gardens: Planting in drifts Fergus Garrett 2010
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Takoma Park resident Susan Harris uses plant divisions or extras mostly from her own yard, including a nice clump of Miscanthus grass, daylilies, cone flowers, and a sedum groundcover.
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It needs strong neighbors, like a good Pennisetum or Miscanthus to lean on and not smother.
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Other grasses that are easy and well suited for landscapes in this region include Miscanthus "Yaku Jima" and the shade tolerant Hakonechloa macra "Aureola" and Carex "Evergold."
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Most Maiden Hair grasses are too big for my small garden, but Miscanthus ‘Little Bunny’ would fit nicely growing to only 2-2. 5 feet.
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