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Saccharum ravennae
Also called Ravennagrass, Ekra, Ravenna grass
Tripidium ravennae is a large, clump-forming ornamental grass from the Mediterranean, Western and South Asia, grown for its tall silvery plumes. It is vigorous and can spread aggressively, so give it room and check local invasiveness rules before planting.
Tripidium ravennae, synonym Saccharum ravennae (and many others), with the common names ravennagrass and elephant grass, is a species of grass in the genus Tripidium. It is native to Southern Europe, Western Asia and South Asia. It is known in North America as an introduced species, where it is sometimes an invasive and troublesome noxious weed.
Ravennagrass is a large, aggressive grass that has been sold in nurseries for use as an ornamental grass in gardens, and for stabilizing soil to prevent erosion. It is sold under the name "hardy pampas grass."
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