Imperata cylindrica (50 grams)

Imperata cylindrica (price per 50 grams)

Family: Poaceae

It is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to east and southeast Asia, India, Australia, and eastern and southern Africa. It grows from 0.6 -3 m tall. The leaves are about 2 cm wide near the base of the plant and narrow to a sharp point at the top; the margins are finely toothed and are embedded with sharp silica crystals. The main vein is a lighter color than the rest of the leaf and tends to be nearer to one side of the leaf.

Sowing: Sow seeds in summer. Sowing density – 2g/m².

Locality: Ficksburg. Harvest: July 2024