Cultivated Plants

Poaceae
Chrysopogon zizanioides   (L.) Roberty
Voytivé. Khus khus.
Native to Asia.
Planted to stabilize soils - very deep roots. Used in basket and mat-weaving. The roots of this grass were placed among clothing to repel insects and add a pleasant smell to the closet. A perfume is made from the roots.
in the wild      local medicinal uses
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