Aristida pungens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Aristida |
Species: | A. pungens
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Binomial name | |
Aristida pungens Desf.
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Aristida pungens is a member of the family Poaceae, known in Arabic as drinn. [1]
Aristida pungens is a tall perennial plant with deep roots and long leaves. [1] Extremely drought-resistant, drinn grows in areas with as little as 70 mm of rainfall per year. [1] A traditional food plant in Africa, [1] this grain has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and support sustainable landcare.[ citation needed]