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Ravenna|rəˈvɛnə|
The name of a town in northern Italy, used absol. or attrib. in Ravenna grass to designate Erianthus ravennæ, a large ornamental grass native to southern Europe and distinguished by greyish leaves and spikes of purplish-grey flowers.
1900L. H. Bailey Cycl. Amer. Hort. II. 540/1 Ravenna Grass. A tall, hardy grass, 4–7 ft. high, very ornamental. 1929J. W. Bews World's Grasses vi. 243 ‘Ravenna’ is a Mediterranean species, extending as far north as upper Italy. 1976G. S. Thomas Perennial Garden Plants x. 308 Ravenna Grass. In hot summers this grass is a striking addition to the garden. |