Arundo donax
Definition
The scientific name for the giant reed (or Spanish cane), an invasive perennial grass species of the genus Arundo, native to Asia but naturalized in the Mediterranean basin and other warm regions. The plant reaches heights of up to 6-10 meters, with very thick stems used industrially to manufacture reeds for woodwind musical instruments (clarinet, saxophone, bassoon), in eco-construction, and as a major source of renewable energy.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arundo donax
- Giant reed
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Binomial nomenclature, masculine gender assignment, grammatically invariable in vernacular plural contexts. |
| Formation | Combination of the genus name 'Arundo' and the species epithet 'donax', derived from the ancient Greek word for reed. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈrun.do ˈdo.naks] |
| Source | International Database of Agricultural and Botanical Sciences |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Muzicienii profesioniști preferă anciile realizate manual din tulpini selecționate de Arundo donax.
EN: Professional musicians prefer reeds handmade from selected stalks of Arundo donax.
RO: Cultura de Arundo donax a fost înființată pe terenul degradat pentru a testa randamentul energetic al biomasei.
EN: The Arundo donax crop was established on the degraded land to test the energetic yield of the biomass.
RO: Din cauza răspândirii sale agresive prin rizomi, specia Arundo donax este considerată dăunătoare în anumite ecosisteme acvatice.
EN: Due to its aggressive spread via rhizomes, the species Arundo donax is considered harmful in certain aquatic ecosystems.
Idioms & Phrases
Ancie de Arundo donax / Arundo donax reed
RO: Lamelă vibrantă fin șlefuită din această trestie, esențială pentru producerea sunetului la instrumentele de suflat.
EN: A finely polished vibrating tongue made from this reed, essential for sound production in wind instruments.
Biomasă de Arundo donax / Arundo donax biomass
RO: Materie vegetală recoltată în cantități mari pentru a fi transformată în peleți sau biocombustibili.
EN: Vegetable matter harvested in large quantities to be processed into pellets or biofuels.
Plantație de Arundo donax / Arundo donax plantation
RO: Cultură agricolă specializată cu densitate mare, exploatată pentru producția de celuloză sau energie verde.
EN: A specialized high-density agricultural crop, exploited for the production of cellulose or green energy.
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