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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationPoaceae: Pennisetum
Classification 1Poaceae: Cenchrus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02541413
CollectorR. J. Rodin
Collector number9004
CountryNamibia
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Namibia
LocalityAt Oshakati. Kwanyama: Ehangu, Omuhangu (plural).
Date Collected1973-02-28
ContainerEthnobotany of Ovamboland Southwest Africa
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0e23ab21-d9cf-4423-aa30-677dd5103893
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02541413
HerbariumECON
Previous ownership[ex] Robert F. Hoover Herbarium. California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo.
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Pennisetum typhoideum Richard
Determination Remarks [current name]
Determination
Determination Remarks [filed under]
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Cenchrus sp.
Accession NumberECON 33500
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThe most important cereal crop planted around all kraals. Used ground for porridge, and for beer.

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