👉 Mainothrus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Central and South America. They are commonly known as the "big-eyed" or "big-leaf" grasses due to their large leaves that are often found in clusters like small umbrellas. These plants have a distinctive, mainstem-like growth habit, with stems that can grow up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall and produce flowers that range from small pea-sized seeds to large cact
