Giant Reed (Noun)
Meaning
Large rhizomatous perennial grasses found by riversides and in ditches having jointed stems and large grey-white feathery panicles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Giant reed is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its exotic, feathery plumes and towering canes.
- The invasive giant reed species was spreading rapidly along the riverside, choking out native vegetation.
- Giant reed can form dense stands in wetlands and along rivers, but it has become a problem due to its highly aggressive growth.
- The landscape architects specified giant reed for use in the garden design because of its dramatic size and attractive foliage.
- Large grey-white feathery panicles are a distinctive feature of giant reed, making it a striking feature of many riverside landscapes.