Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Poaceae / Gramineae
Saccharum griffithii Munro. ex Boiss.
English name:
Local name: Daab, Sankanda, Dangri gaa h.
Description:
A tall erect hollow stem perennial rhizomatous grass with thick stem; flowering stem
up to 2 m high, S. griffithii shorter than in S. bengalense and cream or yellow rather
than silver or grayish. It grows very rapidly and if cut before full grown it yields
excellent hay. When mature the leaves are razor-sharp on the margins and therefore
unpopular with cattle at this stage.
Flowering Period:
September to November.
Habitat:
The grass is found in moist places near water courses.
Uses:
A very good fodder species, it is also a favorite food for
elephants, the plant have potential for bio-fuel
preparation.
Distribution:
Pakistan, South America, Philippine Islands, Hawaii,
India and China.
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