Aristida pungens

Aristida pungens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Arundinoideae
Tribe:	Aristideae
Genus:	Aristida L.
Species:	A. pungens
Binomial name
Aristida pungens

Aristida pungens is a member of the family Poaceae.

Uses

The grass is known in Arabic as Drinn. It is a tall perennial plant with deep roots and long leaves. Extremely drought resistant, drinn grows in areas with as little as 70 mm of rainfall per year. A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known grain has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.^[1]

References

1. ^ National Research Council (1996-02-14). "Wild Grains". Lost Crops of Africa: Volume I: Grains. Lost Crops of Africa. 1. National Academies Press. pp. 260. ISBN 978-0-309-04990-0. http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=2305&page=251. Retrieved 2008-08-01. 

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