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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 716
Collected with  
Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Sendui, close to ole Senguyans boma. Grass-savanna dominated by Eleusine jaegeri and "orbor" LE 715. Information given by Laparakwu ole Orkiroji.
Coordinates 2° 55' S 35° 43' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2650
Maximum elevation (m) 2650
Start date 1993/07/22
End date 1993/07/22
Family Cyperaceae
Identification Cyperus rigidifolius Steud.
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Maasai name: oseiyai It grows together with "erikaru osupuko" and "orbo", so cattle eat it together with these, and is mostly eaten in begining of rain season, while it is still tender. It is to sparse to be recognized as grass for cattle.

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