Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Poaceae / Gramineae
Cenchrus pennisetiformis Hochst & Steud. ex Steud.
(Syn: Cenchrus echinoids Wight ex Steud.)
English name: Buffel Grass, Lidder.
Local name: Dhaman gaa h,
Sitti.
Description:
An annual or perennial (short-lived) tufted, ascending drought tolerant grass
species. Flowering stem 10-40 cm high, spikes pale green, straw colored or
purplish.
Flowering Period:
February to April and again August to October.
Habitat:
Xerophytic. It favors sub-desert conditions.
Uses:
It is an extremely valuable fodder grass as it remains
green during the dry season. Cattle are very fond of it.
Distribution:
Africa, Arabia, Pakistan and India (hotter and drier
parts).