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Miscanthus sinensis  Andersson
Chinese silvergrass
Miscanthus sinensis is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Miscanthus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSMiscanthus sinensis ssp. condensatus
PLANTSMiscanthus sinensis var. gracillimus
PLANTSMiscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens
PLANTSMiscanthus sinensis var. variegatus
PLANTSMiscanthus sinensis var. zebrinus
Information about  Miscanthus sinensis from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (MISI)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).