Takanohasuki

Takanohasuki (Eagle's Feather Miscanthus, scientific name: Miscanthus sinensis f. zebrinus Miscanthus sinensis) is a cold-hardy perennial in the genus Miscanthus of the grass family (Poaceae) found throughout East Asia, including Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
It is a horticultural variety of Miscanthus with patterns on its leaves resembling arrowheads or hawk feathers.
It is also known as “Yahazu Susuki” (Arrowhead Miscanthus).
Uses include garden planting, cut flowers, and tea ceremony arrangements.

Common Name: Takanoha Susuki (Hawk’s Feather Miscanthus),
Scientific Name: Miscanthus sinensis f. zebrinus (Miscanthus sinensis),
Other Names: Yahazu Susuki (Arrowhead Miscanthus), Zebra Grass,
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Angiosperms, Monocots, Order Poales, Family Poaceae, Genus Miscanthus,
Native to: East Asia, including Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan,
Habitat: Lowlands, mountainous areas,
Plant height: 100–200 cm,
Leaf shape: linear; Leaf color: green; Leaf margin: sharply serrated;
Flowering period: August–October;
Flower color: yellow; Spikelet diameter: 0.5–0.7 cm; Inflorescence height: 25–30 cm; Pollen dispersal period: August–October;
Uses: Garden planting, cut flowers, floral arrangements, tea ceremony flowers

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