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Silvergrass

Grass type: Perennial (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This large, silver grass grows up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall. The perforated stalks grow in thin clumps that are flexible and they overwhelm an area rapidly.

When mature, the end of the stem eventually transforms into a giant, silver flower.

During the early winter, it produces very little pollen, and after flowering, it is left with a modest amount of tiny grains.

It aggressively steals nutrients from other large plants (but not each other).
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles