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Thysanolaena latifolia

Thysanolaena latifolia (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Honda


Family Poaceae
Local Name Buyboy
Habit Herb (Grass)
Habitat Terrestrial
Special Notes Inflorescence for broom-making
Ethnobotanical Uses WEAVING: used as a source of fiber for broom making;
Collected from Sagubo, Kapangan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Anne Murray Agnawa, Dyan Jane Jimenez Beltran, Rochelle Zyra Sumagan Capia, Lomboy, Nesalee Ralna Manatad Oplas
Identification Verified By Maria Karina Fullante-(n/a)-(Thysanolaena latifolia Honda)-(IK);Teodora D. Balangcod-(n/a)-(Thysanolaena latifolia)-(Taxonomic books)

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