noun
Amur silvergrass; Miscanthus sacchariflorus
A tall perennial grass native to East Asia, often found in wetlands. The plant is known for its silvery plumes in autumn.
秋になると、川岸に荻の穂が銀色に輝く。
In autumn, the plumes of Amur silvergrass shine silver along the riverbank.
ススキ (Miscanthus sinensis) is a similar-looking grass but has narrower leaves and a more upright growth habit. 荻 is taller and prefers wetter habitats.
The origin of the word おぎ is uncertain. It is a native Japanese word for this plant, and the kanji 荻 is conventionally used to represent it.