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Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult.
= Setaria pallide-fusca (Schumach.) Stapf & C.E. Hubb. |
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Zarma name: feeji daani |
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A weedy or ruderal grass found in moderately moist places. |
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Uses: |
Fodder (young plant), packing material (see Notes) |
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Notes: |
The hairy ears are locally used to fill gaps of granary walls and prevent rats from entering. S. pumila is a variable species distributing over the world. For West African plants, the name S. pallide-fusca had long been used. |
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