India: the Bhils collect the plant’s roots at the beginning of the dry season from Nal tank (northwest area of Dholka Taluka). Threshing removes adhering clay. The outer fibers are burnt in a fire of ...
What is scirpus? What is it used for? Scirpus is a member of the sedge family, an aquatic, grass-like plant that grows in wetlands and moist soil. It is also known as the bur reed, sparganium or grass ...
The following species include those whose native habitats have a specific brackish or saline water level and/or can tolerate salt spray. These species may prove useful in coastal or roadside plantings ...