Kalahari Sand Quick (Schmidtia pappophoroides)

Kalahari Sand Quick, a reference photo — Photo: Heering, W. (Wilhelm), 1876-1916; Grimme, C. (Clemens) · No restrictions (licence)

Schmidtia pappophoroides (Afrikaans: meerjarige Kalaharisandkweek, Khoekhoe: ǀkhurub, Otjiherero: ongorondji, Juǀʼhoan: beye-ǁxui-doa, German: Ausdauerndes Fünfborstengras) is a perennial grass belonging to the grass family (Poaceae). It is native to southern and western Africa and the Cape Verde. Schmidtia pappophoroides can be used to thatch roofs, and it is a valuable fodder grass in Namibia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Kalahari Sand Quick being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cottea pappophoroides
Schmidtia kalahariensis
Enneapogon avenaceus
Enneapogon scaber

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Schmidtia
Species: Schmidtia pappophoroides

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