#miscanthus sinensis

[samirafee]

#MISCANTHUS SINENSIS - ZEBRA GRASS🌾

@samirafee

[nagaino]

[liberalbum]

[flowerishness]

Poaceae The grass family including Cortaderia selloana (Pampas grass) and Miscanthus sinensis (Zebra grass)

I don't really think of members of the grass family as flowering plants, but of course they are. The grass family is huge with 780 genera divided into over 12,000 known species, making Poaceae the fifth largest plant family in the world. The grass family doesn't have pretty flowers because it doesn't need to attract insects. All grasses are wind-pollinated.

The grass family is ancient. Seeds from Poaceae species related to modern rice and bamboo have been found in fossilized dinosaur dung from the late Cretaceous period but the grass family really got going about five million years ago. New mountain chains (like the Rockies) created much larger dry habitats, ideal for the vast grasslands to develop. Today, just three species (rice, corn and wheat) provide half of humanity's daily calories.

I've never grown ornamental grass but one one of my neighbors has thoughtfully planted these two common species in the front garden. I know all about that combination of grass species we call a lawn and I've struggled with mine for thirty-five years. Incidentally, I'm giving away my rechargeable lawn mower next week because I've sold my house. The mower works just fine but I won't need it to mow my balcony. I'm moving at the end of the month to a fourth-floor condo.

It has come to this.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Monday 4 November 2024

In late autumn and remaining into early winter the flowers of Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (eulalia, Japanese silver grass) add interest to the border. This tall deciduous grass produces arching green leaves with white margins and pale green midribs. It will thrive in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

Jill Raggett

[konjaku]

塩辛蜻蛉[Shiokaratonbo] Orthetrum albistylum speciosum

塩辛[Shiokara] : Salty-spicy

蜻蛉[Tombo] : Dragonfly

A very common species, mature males have light blue bodies, while those of young males and females, sometimes mature males, are light brown. These light brown ones resemble 麦藁[Mugiwara](Wheat straw), so they are called we called 麦藁蜻蛉. I judge that the on in the photo is a female because the eighth segment of the abdomen is slightly wider laterally. The leaf it is on is 芒|薄[Susuki](Miscanthus sinensis).

Well, 梅雨[Tsuyu](The rainy season before summer) has ended in many regions. The next month or so will be a season of very hot.

[pix4japan]

Morning Light on Sengokuhara: Silver Grass and Tradition at Mt. Hakone・仙石原すすき草原：箱根山北麓に広がる、伝統と美の保護

At an altitude of about 700 meters, the vast field of Sengokuhara is blanketed with tall susuki grass (Japanese silver grass, Miscanthus sinensis). Lush and deep green in summer, the grass transforms in early autumn into glistening silvery tufts that sway elegantly in the breeze.

A gently sloping path cuts straight through the field along the northern base of Mt. Daigatake, an inactive lava dome that’s part of the Hakone caldera. This dirt path stretches 680 meters (2,228 feet) across the full width of the slope, leading visitors on an immersive walk through this ocean of silver grass that has been designated as one of Kanagawa’s “50 Best Scenic Spots” and a “Top 100 Flower Viewing Spot.”

While traditionally used for grazing and roofing, Miscanthus species are now valued not only as beautiful ornamentals but also as a candidate for biomass energy resource. Originating in East Asia, these grasses have since spread across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and beyond.

Full write-up with references and Google Maps links (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20241015-sengokuhara2

Location: Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 08:05・2024/10/15 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/11

[partybarty]

I'm sure you have all been wondering, like I have, what species of grass are considered acceptable for grass tennis courts. It appears the type of grass is not mandated, according to Tennis Australia's National Court Surface Policy's description of a grass court is natural grass grown from seed.

Here are some grasses that I propose we make grass courts out of: 1. Blue Fescue Grass – Festuca glauca

2. Windmill Grass – Chloris truncata

3. Snow Grass – Poa sieberiana

4. Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus')

5. Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')

6. Pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

[angiec333]

Chinese silver grass, Miscanthus sinensis

[susi-kissa]

庭のススキ

Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis)

[the-puffinry]

there's a patch of dead Miscanthus sinensis (eulalia/chinese silver grass/susuki grass) from last year in my garden, and wikipedia tells me it was used to as building material in the past? I can't easily find a lot about it, but I wonder if I could use it to weave something like a straw hat. It isn't enough for much else anyway, but it seems like a fun thing to try-- you have to cut last year's growth every year and it seems like a shame just to throw away!

Well I could compost it of course. But it seems fun to try making something. Does anyone here have tips on how to use it for that? I suppose it wouldn't be very different to work with tha straw, but just in case.

[m-a-r-i-e-d-e-n-i-s]

Be retable♡ 

2019

Marqueterie de Gossypium hirsutum, encapsulés

&

Double lotus noir, saisis entre 2 verres, rehaussés de Cirsium vulgare et Miscanthus sinensis

 Capsule de cône de pin, spécimen et, double cloche blanc de blanc

&

Lotus estampe, (au graphite)

foto by L.

[nagaino]

[liberalbum]

[guestt222]

Macam-Macam Tanaman: Memahami Keanekaragaman Flora

Tanaman merupakan bagian penting dari ekosistem yang memberikan berbagai manfaat bagi kehidupan manusia dan makhluk hidup lainnya. Dari sumber makanan hingga bahan baku industri, tanaman memiliki banyak variasi yang dapat dikategorikan berdasarkan berbagai kriteria. Berikut adalah beberapa macam tanaman yang umum dikenal.

1. Tanaman Hias

Tanaman hias ditanam terutama untuk tujuan estetika. Mereka sering digunakan untuk menghiasi rumah, taman, atau ruang publik. Contoh tanaman hias meliputi:

Bunga Mawar (Rosa): Dikenal karena keindahannya dan aroma yang menyegarkan, sering digunakan dalam rangkaian bunga.

Anggrek (Orchidaceae): Memiliki bentuk dan warna yang beragam, menjadi favorit di kalangan penggemar tanaman hias.

Pohon Palem (Arecaceae): Memberikan nuansa tropis, sering digunakan di taman atau sebagai tanaman indoor.

2. Tanaman Obat

Tanaman obat memiliki khasiat penyembuhan dan sering digunakan dalam pengobatan tradisional. Beberapa contohnya adalah:

Kunyit (Curcuma longa): Dikenal sebagai anti-inflamasi dan digunakan dalam berbagai ramuan.

Jahe (Zingiber officinale): Digunakan untuk meredakan mual dan meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh.

Daun Sirsak (Annona muricata): Dipercaya memiliki manfaat untuk mengobati berbagai penyakit.

3. Tanaman Pangan

Tanaman pangan adalah sumber makanan bagi manusia dan hewan. Beberapa kategori tanaman pangan meliputi:

Sereal: Contoh seperti padi (Oryza sativa), gandum (Triticum), dan jagung (Zea mays) yang merupakan sumber karbohidrat utama.

Sayuran: Termasuk tomat (Solanum lycopersicum), bayam (Spinacia oleracea), dan wortel (Daucus carota) yang kaya akan vitamin dan mineral.

Buah-buahan: Seperti pisang (Musa), jeruk (Citrus), dan apel (Malus domestica) yang sering dikonsumsi sebagai camilan sehat.

4. Tanaman Perkebunan

Tanaman perkebunan ditanam untuk tujuan komersial, baik sebagai bahan baku industri maupun produk makanan. Contoh tanaman perkebunan meliputi:

Kopi (Coffea): Ditanam di daerah tropis, menjadi salah satu komoditas ekspor utama.

Teh (Camellia sinensis): Ditanam untuk diambil daunnya yang digunakan dalam pembuatan teh.

Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis): Digunakan untuk menghasilkan minyak sawit yang banyak digunakan dalam industri makanan dan kosmetik.

5. Tanaman Energi

Tanaman energi ditanam untuk menghasilkan sumber energi terbarukan. Beberapa contoh meliputi:

Miscanthus (Miscanthus giganteus): Ditanam sebagai bahan baku untuk bioenergi.

Jagung: Selain sebagai pangan, jagung juga digunakan untuk menghasilkan biofuel.

Pohon Eukaliptus (Eucalyptus): Digunakan untuk memproduksi bioenergi dan pulp kertas.

6. Tanaman Penutup Tanah

Tanaman penutup tanah ditanam untuk melindungi tanah dari erosi dan meningkatkan kesuburan. Contohnya:

Legum (seperti kacang hijau dan kedelai): Membantu memperbaiki kualitas tanah dengan menambah nitrogen.

Rumput Gajah (Pennisetum purpureum): Ditanam untuk mencegah erosi di daerah perkebunan.

7. Tanaman Invasif

Tanaman invasif adalah spesies yang tidak berasal dari suatu daerah tetapi tumbuh dan menyebar dengan cepat, seringkali mengganggu ekosistem lokal. Contoh tanaman invasif adalah:

Acalypha (Acalypha australis): Dikenal dapat menyebar dengan cepat dan mengalahkan tanaman lokal.

Kangkung (Ipomoea aquatica): Dapat tumbuh liar di perairan dan mengganggu ekosistem.

Kesimpulan

Keanekaragaman tanaman sangat penting bagi kehidupan di Bumi. Setiap jenis tanaman memiliki peran dan manfaatnya sendiri, mulai dari sumber makanan, bahan baku industri, hingga penambah keindahan alam. Dengan memahami berbagai macam tanaman, kita dapat lebih menghargai dan menjaga lingkungan sekitar kita. Menjaga keanekaragaman tanaman juga penting untuk keberlanjutan ekosistem dan kesehatan bumi kita di masa depan.

(Made by ChatGPT) Mohon maaf atas kurang lebihnya

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 7 August 2024

A tall deciduous grass Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus ‘Cosmopolitan’ (eulalia) adds arching green leaves with white margins to this border and feathery flowerheads in late autumn.

Jill Raggett