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Miscanthus sinensis Andersson

Chinese silver-grass (Poaceae / Gramineae)

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Inflorescence

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-28

 Chinese silver-grass / Miscanthus sinensis: Inflorescence

The leaves of Miscanthus have a conspicuous white stripe along the midrib. Those of Miscanthus sinensis lack the reddish sheath-bases seen in Miscanthus × giganteus.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-28

 Chinese silver-grass / Miscanthus sinensis: The leaves of _Miscanthus_ have a conspicuous white stripe along the midrib. Those of _Miscanthus sinensis_ lack the reddish sheath-bases seen in _Miscanthus_ × _giganteus_.

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