Schmidtia pappophoroides explained

Schmidtia pappophoroides (Afrikaans: meerjarige Kalaharisandkweek, ǀkhurub, Herero: ongorondji, beye-ǁxui-doa, German: Ausdauerndes Fünfborstengras) is a perennial grass belonging to the grass family (Poaceae). It is native to southern and western Africa and the Cape Verde.^[1] Schmidtia pappophoroides can be used to thatch roofs, and it is a valuable fodder grass in Namibia.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Schmidtia pappophoroides. JSTOR Global Plants. 26 March 2014.
2. Book: Checklist of grasses in Namibia, Part 3. Klaassen. E.S.. Craven. P.. South African Botanical Diversity Network. 2003. 99916-63-16-9. 25 March 2014.
3. News: Cultivated grass pastures. Rothauge. Axel. The Namibian. 25 March 2014.