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Thysanolaena latifolia

Thysanolaena latifolia (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Honda


Family Poaceae
Local Name Buyboy (Kankana-ey)
Habit Herb (Grass)
Habitat terrestrial
Special Notes linear leaves
Ethnobotanical Uses WEAVING: used as a source of fiber for broom making;
Collected from Palali, Poblacion (Central), Sablan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Mariewille Mondala Gabaldon
Identification Verified By Maria Karina Fullante-(n/a)-(Thysanolaena maxima Kuntz)-(IK);Blas F. Hernaez-(n/a)-(Thysanolaena maxima)- (n/a)

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