Poaceae FAMILY

Miscanthus sacchariflorus

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

The leaves have saw-toothed edges that can cut the unwary gardener, it is best to wear gloves when working with the plant[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].

Botanical Description

Miscanthus sacchariflorus is a stout, coarse, perennial grass forming a clump of growth from a rhizomatous rootstock; it can grow around 1 - 3 metres tall[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ]. The plant is grown to provide biomass, and has the potential for use in soil remediation and stabilization projects. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental, where it can be used to make a hedge

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Russian Far East, eastern China, Japan

HabitatFlood plains and river banks in meadows in Amur[ 74 Title Flora of the USSR. Publication Author Komarov. V. L. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Israel Program for Scientific Translation Year 1968 ISBN - Description An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet. , 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].