Dear Satyendra, your plant looks like Cyperus esculentus locally called Nagar Motha It generally grows in riparian areas especially in river beds, thanks Nayan. ............................... N.S.Dungriyal IFS Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad M.P. 09424792100
________________________________ From: satyendra tiwari <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 2 September, 2010 8:58:04 PM Subject: [efloraofindia:46300] Grass for ID Date/Time- 01st Sept 2010 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Bandhavgarh Ntl Park Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- Wild Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Grass Height/Length- three foot Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- Inflorescence Type/ Size- Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- Photographer Satyendra Kumar Tiwari Kind Attn - Sh Dungariyal ji Dear All, Apart from ID if can someone on the group tell us about the paletibility of this grass?? It has grown so tall and seeding shows that animals dont like to feed on this?? I am sure that the same Grass must be growing in Satpura, so how is the situation there? Thanks for your help in advance. Satyendra -- Satyendra K.Tiwari. Wildlife Photographer, Naturalist, Tour Leader H.NO 139, P.O.Tala, Distt Umariya. M.P. India 484-661 To know more about Bandhavgarh visit following links. http://www.flickr.com/photos/satyendraphotography http://tigerdiaries.blogspot.com http://skayscamp.wetpaint.com SKAY'S CAMP is awarded QUALITY rating by Tour Operator For Tigers (TOFT). http://www.toftigers.org/accommodation/Default.aspx?id=15 Review Skay's Camp on TripAdvisor 00-91-7627-265309 or 09425331209
