pampas grass
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Definition
Noun: * A tall, perennial grass (Cortaderia selloana) native to the pampas grasslands of South America. It is characterized by its large, dense clumps of sharp-edged leaves and its showy, silvery-white or pinkish feathery flower plumes.
Examples
- The garden was bordered by a majestic stand of pampas grass, its plumes swaying in the breeze.
- Pampas grass can become invasive in some climates outside its native habitat.
- She used dried pampas grass plumes as decoration in her living room.
Advanced Usage
- Ecological Note: While ornamental, is considered an invasive species in many regions (e.g., California, New Zealand, South Africa) because it outcompetes native vegetation.
- Horticultural Use: It is often used in landscaping for its dramatic height, texture, and drought tolerance once established.
Variants and Related Words
- Cortaderia: The botanical genus name for pampas grass and related species.
- Plume Grass: A common name sometimes used for pampas grass, referring to its distinctive flower heads.
Synonyms
- Cortaderia selloana (scientific name)
- Silver pampas grass (for varieties with silvery-white plumes)
- Pink pampas grass (for varieties with pinkish plumes)
Related Phrases
- Clump-forming grass: Describes its growth habit of forming large, dense tufts.
- Ornamental grass: The category of grasses grown primarily for their aesthetic appeal in gardens, which includes pampas grass.
Noun
- tall perennial grass of pampas of South America having silvery plumes and growing in large dense clumps