Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis · Poaceae (Grass family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Linear, unlobed
Margin
Entire to minutely serrulate
Arrangement
Alternate, basal and cauline
Venation
Parallel, with a prominent white central midrib
Key Features
Long, narrow arching blades featuring a distinct white midrib stripe
Description
A perennial, clump-forming grass with arching foliage, producing feathery terminal inflorescences that transition from pinkish to silvery-white in autumn
Habitat
Open fields, forest margins, and cultivated landscapes in full sun and well-drained soil
Native Range
Native to eastern Asia and widely planted in temperate landscapes globally
Identified on 10/25/2026