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Aristida pungens
Species of grass From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aristida pungens is a member of the family Poaceae, known in Arabic as drinn.[1]
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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]
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