River Bushman Grass (Stipagrostis namaquensis)

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

Stipagrostis namaquensis (river bushman grass; Afrikaans: Steekkweek, "stinging weed") is a species of grass native to Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and the Cape Provinces and Free State of South Africa, especially in the Nama Karoo. It is listed as "safe" (LC) on the SANBI Red List.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of River Bushman Grass 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

Eragrostis australasica
Stipagrostis ciliata
Panicum turgidum
Stipagrostis sabulicola

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Stipagrostis
Species: Stipagrostis namaquensis

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