Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Poaceae / Gramineae
Cenchrus prieurii (Kunth.)Maire
(Syn: Pennisetum prieurii Kunth.)
English name: Buffelgrass.
Local name: Dhaman gaa h.
Description:
An annual erect or ascending tufted herb. Flowering stem 12-35 cm high, it is also
consider as good soil binder species in the semi-arid zone.
Flowering Period:
September to November.
Habitat:
Xerophytic. Found in desert areas.
Uses:
An excellent fodder grass in desert regions, grains of the
grass eaten raw, mix with millet and use for making bread.
Distribution:
Pakistan (Sindh), NorthernAfrica,Arabia and India.
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