cortaderia

Thân thiện

A gardener trims a large clump of cortaderia in a sunny garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of tall ornamental grasses: Cortaderia refers to a genus of large, perennial grasses known for their showy, plume-like flower panicles. These grasses are native to South America, New Zealand, and New Guinea, with the most famous species being pampas grass.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a stunning clump of Cortaderia selloana.
  • Cortaderia is often planted for its dramatic visual impact in landscapes.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term is used scientifically to classify and discuss this specific genus of grasses.
  • The researcher studied the invasive potential of various Cortaderia species.

Variants and Related Words

• Pampas grass: The common name for , the most widely cultivated species within this genus.
  • The pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) swayed in the breeze.

Synonyms

• Pampas grass (for the common species ).

Related Phrases

• Cortaderia jubata: Another species within the genus, sometimes called "purple pampas grass" or "Andean pampas grass."
  • Cortaderia jubata is considered an invasive weed in some coastal areas.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tall ornamental grasses of South America and New Zealand and New Guinea: pampas grass

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cortaderia
• genus Cortaderia