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Stipa tenacissima ( الإنجليزية )

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Stipa tenacissima (esparto, esparto grass, halfah grass, alfa grass, or needle grass) is a perennial grass of northwestern Africa and the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula.[1]

Distribution

Stipa tenacissima is an endemic species of the Western–Central Mediterranean countries. It grows in France (including Corsica), Spain (including the Baleares), Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. It grows in dry, rocky and base rich soils, forming a steppe-like grassland. It has been managed by people for centuries.[1]

Uses

Stipa tenacissima produces a fiber product called esparto which is used for crafts, such as cords, basketry, and espadrilles as well as for making paper.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Carapeto, A.; Véla, E. (2018). "Stipa tenacissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T57471077A125468612. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T57471077A125468612.en. Retrieved 22 August 2021.

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Stipa tenacissima: Brief Summary ( الإنجليزية )

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Stipa tenacissima (esparto, esparto grass, halfah grass, alfa grass, or needle grass) is a perennial grass of northwestern Africa and the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula.

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