Broom Grass

Botanical Name: Thysanolaena Maxima
Common Name: Broom Corn, Broomsedge
Origin: North America
Regions: Bangladesh, North East India

Broom grass is a tall, reed like rhizomatous grass. Clumps are solid, smooth and rounded and as thick as a fore finger. Leaves are large and broad. Flowers are borne in a dense bushy, foxtail-like terminal inflorescence. It is an ornamental grass which is grown for its attractive foliage.

Dried broom grass creates attractive natural arrangements. It makes wonderful arrangements in the form of wreaths, baskets, bouquets, and as centerpiece to enhance the decor of any home. These are used as a local astringent and homeostatic.