Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) is a perennial herb of the grass family native to India.
Vetiver is planted as a greenbelt, and has been recognized as one of the best management practices to control erosion in recent years.
It has the following characteristics

• Ears are produced and seeds are formed, but the seed does not have the ability to germinate, so there is no risk of it becoming a weed.
• The above-ground portion can be used as a bedding weed.
• It regenerates even if tractors run over it.
• It is easy to cultivate as it is resistant against pests and diseases.

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