Cortaderia (Noun)
Meaning
Tall ornamental grasses of South America and New Zealand and New Guinea: pampas grass.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cortaderia is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping due to its striking plumes and ability to grow in a variety of conditions.
- The cortaderia grasses were swaying gently in the breeze, their feathery plumes a beautiful sight to behold.
- In the garden, the cortaderia was a standout feature, its tall stalks and showy flowers drawing the eye upwards.
- Cortaderia is often used as a specimen plant or in mass plantings to create a dramatic effect.
- The cortaderia had grown quite tall and was now threatening to overshadow the other plants in the garden.