Ornamental Definition–adjective | 1. | used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants. | | 2. | providing ornament; decorative. | | 3. | of or pertaining to ornament. | –noun | 4. | something ornamental; decoration; adornment. | | 5. | a plant cultivated for decorative purposes. | |
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any of several southern African grasses of the family Poaceae, and species Rhynchelytrum repens (formerly Tricholaena rosea), which in some areas is known as Natal red top. It is a tufted, perennial ...
grass
any of many low, green, nonwoody plants belonging to the grass family (Poaceae or Gramineae), sedge family (Cyperaceae), and rush family (Juncaceae). There are many grasslike members of other ...
plume grass
any of about 20 species of grasses constituting the genus Erianthus (family Poaceae), native to warm regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Plume grasses are tall, reedlike perennials ...
pampas grass
(Cortaderia selloana), one of more than 20 species of tall, reedlike Central and South American and New Zealand grasses comprising the genus Cortaderia (family Poaceae). Female plants bear silvery, ...
love grass
any of the tufted annual and perennial grasses of the genus Eragrostis (family Poaceae). About 250 species are native to tropical and temperate regions of the world.quaking grass
any of about 20 species of slender annual or perennial grasses making up the genus Briza (family Poaceae), named for the spikelets of open flower clusters, borne on long stalks, that quiver in any ...
Saint Augustine grass
(Stenotaphrum secundatum), low, mat-forming perennial grass of the family Poaceae, native to central and southeastern North America and Central America and naturalized along many seacoasts of the ...
hare's-tail grass
(species Lagurus ovatus), annual grass of the family Poaceae, native to shores of the Mediterranean region, naturalized in Australia, and cultivated as an ornamental in North America. The oval ...
Neotropical region
one of the six major biogeographic areas of the world defined on the basis of its characteristic animal life. It extends south from the Mexican desert into South America as far as the subantarctic ...
turf
in horticulture, the surface layer of soil with its matted, dense vegetation, usually grasses grown for ornamental or recreational use. Such turf grasses include Kentucky bluegrass, creeping bent ...
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Related topics from Ask NewsHigh on ornamental grass
Toronto Star Online - Found Nov. 22, 2008
As enticing as ornamental grasses are, they can make a garden seem messy and out of balance if they're dib-dobbed everywhere.
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The various ornamental grasses to improve landscape
News 8 Austin - Found Nov. 22, 2008
Ornamental grasses are one of my favorite plants in the landscape, and one of my favorite types of ornamental grasses are the pennisetums.
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Autumn a time to enjoy ornamental grasses
NWTNToday.com - Found Nov. 20, 2008
The most common ornamental grasses are of the genus Miscanthus. These are commonly referred to as maiden grasses.
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Ornamental grasses add much to a landscape
Nashua Telegraph - Found Nov. 8, 2008
Many ornamental grasses can just as quickly infest a yard with unwanted seedlings.
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Sally Scalera: Ornamental grasses add texture, color to landscape
Florida Today - Found Nov. 1, 2008
... ornamental grass, commonly called muhly grass, is blooming now, and if it is backlit by the setting sun, it is gorgeous. Ornamental grasses are...
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Expert suggestions for planting ornamental grasses
Cleveland Live - Found Sep. 18, 2008
After establishment, ornamental grasses require little additional irrigation.
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Ornamental grasses serve many purposes
Cleveland Live - Found Sep. 18, 2008
... other books, both by Rick Darke: 'The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes' ($59.95) and 'Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses' (19.95...
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Ornamental grasses are spectacular
Orangeville Banner - Found Sep. 20, 2008
Ornamental grasses. Just as the leaves start to get wonky the ornament grasses start to appear and hide the mess.
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Ornamental grasses add pizzazz to autumn landscapes
Greenville News - Found Sep. 20, 2008
Ornamental grasses are beautiful throughout the year, but look best in fall, when their blooms sparkle in the autumn light.
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Ornamental grasses reaching peak coloration
Evansville Courier - Found Sep. 13, 2008
Compare beautiful ornamental grasses and lively hummingbirds to moles and voles, and you will find the beauty and the beast in a fall garden.
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