ZEF1 Ampelodesmon mauritanicus (Poir.) T. Durand & Schinz

Family Poaceae
Genus Ampelodesmon
Species mauritanicus
Author (Poir.) T. Durand & Schinz
Use Vegetative active pyrophite, has a crucial role in traditional pasture renovation through controlled fire. Grazed by various kind of livestock, depending on growth stadium. Traditionally used in basketry and rope-making. Inflorescence used as a torch to remove bristles from pork rind. Ritually used in the "Luminaria" ritual in the village of Maranola (Lazio, Italy)
Collector Filippo Zeffiri
Number ZEF1
Date 06/05/2022
Location Garrigue in Pietracomposta, Municipality of Formia, Province of Latina (Lazio, Italy)
Coordinates N 41.26823156 E 13.59170425
Common name/s Stramma, meaning "fibre" (Formiano dialect); Ampelodesma (Italian)
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