Ornamental Grass
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Also known as: decorative grass, grass
Grasses, sedges, and rushes cultivated for their aesthetic qualities rather than as turf or grain crops. Ornamental grasses provide texture, movement, and seasonal interest in gardens. They range from low tufts to towering specimens and include both warm-season grasses (active in summer, dormant in winter) and cool-season grasses (active in spring and autumn). Many are valued for their seed heads, autumn colour, and winter structure.
Etymology
Latin ornamentum (decoration) + Old English græs (grass)
Example
“Miscanthus sinensis is a popular ornamental grass that provides winter interest with its persistent seed heads.”