Vetiver

Vetiver grass - Photo by Finca la Casilla

Vetiver is a type of grass with roots that grow several meters deep into the soil. It is therefore used in erosion control.

Names

Scientific
   Chrysopogon zizanioides
English
   Vetiver
   Vetiver grass
Dutch
   Vetiver
Spanish
   Vetiver

Taxonomy

Genus
   Chrysopogon
Family
   Poaceae
Order
   Poales

Crop categories

Erosion prevention
Forage and fodder crops
Medicinal plants
Tropical crops

Pictures

Vetiver grass - Photo by Finca la Casilla


Vetiver in Ethiopia
Photo by treesftf [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons


Vetiver planting in Kenya
Photo by treesftf [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons