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Chinese miscanthus (lat. Miscanthus sinensis) - the most popular species in culture from the genus Miscanthus (Latin Miscanthus), belonging to the family of Cereals (Latin Poaceae). A tall and spectacular perennial will be a wonderful decoration for any garden, preferably with a large territory in order to show all its picturesque sides. The plant, born in the warm regions of East Asia, is also grown in the middle zone of our country, however, in our country its size is much more modest, and for the winter period the plant should be covered warmer.
What's in your name
The meaning of the generic name "Miscanthus" is discussed in the main article.
As for the specific epithet "sinensis" is an adjective derived from the Latin word "sinensi", which means "China" in Russian. That is, the specific epithet specifies the place of birth of this species of the genus Miscanthus, although it is somewhat mistaken, since the birthplace of the plant is not China, but the countries located southeast of China.
The people of Miscanthus Chinese are called: Chinese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass, Porcupine Grass, Zebra Grass, Chinese Fannyk and so on.
More than twenty varieties of Miscanthus chinensis have been honored with awards from the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. Among them are such as: "Frontier Bandit", "Cosmopolitan", "Morning Light", "Zebrinus", "Ghana" and others.
Description
Miscanthus chinensis is a fast-growing herbaceous cereal plant, the perennial of which is supported by a creeping, short, underground rhizome that forms sheaf-like clumps of stems and leaves on the surface of the earth. The height of such a herbaceous bush, depending on environmental conditions, varies from 80 (eighty) to 200 (two hundred) centimeters. In especially favorable living conditions, the bush can grow to a height of 400 (four hundred) centimeters.
Erect stems bear lanceolate-linear or linear leaves, the length of which can be from 18 (eighteen) to 75 (seventy-five) centimeters with the width of the leaf plate from 0.3 (three tenths) to 2 (two) centimeters. The stem leaves are tough and bend beautifully with their tips to the surface of the ground, giving the bush a splendor. At the base of the shoots, the leaves are scaly, with a leathery surface.
Inflorescences-panicles rise above the foliage, the length of which varies from 12 (twelve) to 30 (thirty) centimeters. Panicles are formed by spikelets sitting on legs from 0.3 to 0.7 centimeters long, a characteristic element of plants of the Miscanthus genus, for which they were awarded a similar generic name. Each spikelet hides one miniature purple flower behind silky, relatively long hairs.
A flowering plant is like a plant fireworks, saluting the planet and rejoicing in the sun, moisture and soil fertility.
Usage
The spectacular plant is actively used to decorate the landscape, as well as to camouflage nondescript buildings, an unsightly fence, or in other suitable situations around the world. The beauty of a number of varieties has received prestigious awards from the Royal Horticultural Society. The best places for planting Miscanthus Chinese are spaces open to the sun's rays, or the banks of reservoirs, where the soil is rich in humus and the air is humid.
The plant successfully resists viral diseases and insect pests, which is also an attractive quality for gardeners.
In countries where Miscanthus chinensis is growing at a fast pace, sometimes becoming an annoying weed, the plant is a candidate for the production of bioenergy (or biofuels), competing with coal, oil and other fuels.
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