Stipagrostis pungens

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a stiff coarse grass. It has underground stems or rhizomes.

There are about 50 Stipagrostis species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the sand-dunes and dry waste places. It grows in areas with a rainfall below 150 mm. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Algeria, Central Africa, Central Asia, Chad, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Niger, North Africa, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, West Africa, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal, grains

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Drinn, Madiugu, Sbat, Sbot, Tulult

Synonyms

Aristida pungens Desf.;