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The "Munin-susuki" (Miscanthus boninensis) belongs to Poaceae (the Grass family). It is an evergreen perennial herb that is an endemic species of Japan's Ogasawara Islands. It grows in sunny locations from coastal areas to mountainous regions, reaching heights of 50 to 100 cm. Compared to "susuki" (eulalia), it is smaller overall. The culms grow in bundles, are hollow, hairless, smooth, and flattened. The flattened culms are one difference from "susuki". The leaves are linear, with a powdery white underside and rough edges. From September to October, it produces numerous inflorescence branches at the tip of the scape, bearing spikelets. It is also known by the alternative name "Ogasawara-susuki". It serves as the host plant for the Ogasawara swift (Parnara ogasawarensis), another endemic species of the Ogasawara Islands.
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