Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Tribe Aristideae Scientific name Aristida pungens | Order Poales Subfamily Arundinoideae Genus Aristida
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Similar Panicum turgidum, Stipagrostis, Aristida, Ephedra alata, Lygeum spartum | ||
Aristida pungens is a member of the family Poaceae, known in Arabic as drinn.
Uses
Aristida pungens is a tall perennial plant with deep roots and long leaves. Extremely drought-resistant, drinn grows in areas with as little as 70 mm of rainfall per year. A traditional food plant in Africa, this grain has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and support sustainable landcare.
References
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