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Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Poaceae / Gramineae<br />

Sporobolus helvolus (Trin.) Dur. & Schinz<br />

(Syn: Vilfa helvola Trin.)<br />

English name: Okrich, Sporobolus grass.<br />

Local name:<br />

Description:<br />

Tufted perennial erect plant with long slender stolons; flowering stem wiry 15-60 cm<br />

high, spikelets greenish brown<br />

Flowering Period:<br />

March to May and October.<br />

Habitat:<br />

Dry areas, slightly saline habitats.<br />

Uses:<br />

Adesert grass species making good fodder for livestock<br />

especially for camels.<br />

Distribution:<br />

Pakistan, tropicalAfrica,Arabia and India.

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