Chinese Silvergrass

Miscanthus sinensis is a member of the Poaceae family and is commonly referred to as Chinese Silvergrass. It is native to East Asia and Southeast Asia and has since been introduced to various regions across the globe. The species has been documented in locations such as Ontario, Açores, Brazil, São Miguel Island, Turkey, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Chile, Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, Denmark, Argentina, and Austria. The scientific name was first published in 1855 by Andersson.