Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Poaceae / Gramineae
Eragrostis viscosa (Retz.) Trin.
(Syn: Poa viscosa Retz.)
English name: Sticky love grass.
Local name: Bhurbhuri.
Description:
Tufted annual grass of moist habitat, culms 10-40 cm high, erect, spikelets yellowish
to purplish. Closely resembles E. Tenella, but inflorescence sticky glandular.
Flowering Period:
September to November.
Habitat:
Grows in moist areas near to water bodies.
Uses:
It is eaten by cattle both fresh and dry.
Distribution:
Pakistan, Kashmir; Eastwards from Nigeria through
India to Thailand and the Philippines, and Southwards to
South Africa. A few records from tropical America.