Pampas grass is known by the botanical name Cortaderia selloana. According to the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, pampas grass is not known to cause symptoms of plant poisoning if ingested by humans. However, any plant can cause allergic reactions or other adverse effects if ingested.Choking is a concern with plant ingestion, especially in children.ccording to the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, pampas grass is not known to cause symptoms of plant poisoning if ingested by humans. However, any plant can cause allergic reactions or other adverse effects if ingested.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of the Fujita scale is a scale for measuring the wind speed of a tornado and its potential for destruction with F0 meaning wind speeds of 40-72 mph up to F6 which is wind speeds up to 319 to 380 mph.
The EF Scale. The EF Scale (below) is the standard way to measure tornadoes based on wind damage. The original Fujita Scale (or F Scale) was developed by Dr. Theodore Fujita. All tornadoes, and other severe local windstorms, were assigned a number according to the most intense damage caused by the storm. The enhanced F Scale (EF Scale) was implemented in the United States on February 1, 2007. The EF scale uses three-second wind gust estimates based on a more detailed system for assessing damage, taking into account different building materials. Note: Click on the chart below to enlarge.