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pampas grass
Scientific Name: Cortaderia
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)
Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas grass, is a striking ornamental grass admired for its feathery plumes and architectural presence in gardens.
Considerations for Pets
- The text describes the leaves as having rough edges.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana
- Common Name: Pampas Grass
- Genus: Cortaderia
- Family: Poaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern South America, including the Pampas region.
- Primarily found in moist areas within the South American grassland biome.
- Now found in various locations worldwide due to its ornamental use.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive species in several regions, including California, Hawaii, New Zealand, and Oregon.
- Its invasive nature leads to bans and control efforts in certain areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- A robust evergreen grass forming large, compact tufts.
- Leaves are narrowly linear and can grow to be quite long, folded at the midrib and arising from a tufted base or tussock.
- Erect stems bear dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles.
- Typically grows to 8-12 feet tall, but some varieties, like Dwarf Pampas Grass, reach about 1.5 meters.
- The leaves are blueish-green above and dark green below
Quirky Facts
- Pampas grass has been associated with swingers, supposedly used as an "advert" for their lifestyle.