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Silvergrass

Grass type: Biennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This short, gray grass grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall. The perforated stalks grow in large clumps that are prone to bending and snapping under stress.

When mature, the end of the stem eventually transforms into a large, green tuft.

During the early autumn, it produces copious amounts of pollen,but it does not cause many allergic reactions, and after flowering, it is left with a modest amount of medium-sized grains.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
The grass is sweet and extremely toxic and while grains are salty and non-toxic.