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) |