Phalaris - Wikipedia Phalaris (Greek: Φάλαρις) was the tyrant of Akragas (now Agrigento) in Sicily in Magna Graecia, from approximately 570 to 554 BC Phalaris was renowned for his excessive cruelty Among his alleged atrocities is cannibalism: he was said to have eaten suckling babies [1]
Phalaris | Tyrant of Acragas, Sicilian Ruler 6th Century BC - Britannica Phalaris (died c 554 bc) was the tyrant of Acragas (modern Agrigento), Sicily, notorious for his cruelty He is alleged to have roasted his victims alive in a bronze bull, their shrieks representing the animal’s bellowing
Phalaris Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners Plant Characteristics: Phalaris is recognized for its striking variegated foliage and compact, tufted growth habit This perennial grass is often used for its ornamental value in borders and as ground cover Ideal Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Picta’ (Ribbon Grass) - Gardenia A popular favorite since the Victorian era, Phalaris arundinacea var picta 'Picta' (Ribbon Grass) is a vigorous perennial grass boasting narrow, arching leaves boldly striped with white, pale and dark green, up to 12 in long (30 cm)
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Phalaris - NSW Department of Primary Industries Phalaris will grow on a wide range of soils, from moderately shallow, moderately acidic, sedimentary soils to deep, self-mulching, alkaline clays Select varieties on the basis of plant type, need for summer dormancy, seedling vigour, phalaris poisoning potential, acid soil tolerance and local performance data (where available)
Phalaris | VRO | Agriculture Victoria Native to southern Europe but naturalised throughout Australia Shortly rhizomatous perennial grass to 160 cm high with smooth, hairless leaves to 30 cm long and 20 mm wide The lower internodes of the stems are often swollen Flower-heads are dense, cylindrical, spike-like panicles from 5-15 mm long
Phalaris (plant) - Wikipedia Phalaris is a genus of flowering plants in the grass family Species of Phalaris are distributed across all continents except Antarctica They can be found in a broad range of habitats from below sea level to thousands of feet above sea level and from wet marshy areas to dry places
Phalaris - Michigan Flora Glumes mostly 6-8 mm long, the keel prominently winged; sterile lemmas glabrous or nearly so, ca 2 5-3 7 mm long; annual, with very dense, compact, ovoid panicle