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- "Munja" redirects here. For other uses, see Upanayana.
| Saccharum munja | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Saccharum |
| Species: | S. munja |
| Binomial name | |
| Saccharum munja Roxb. | |
Saccharum munja, known as munja (Template:Lang-hi) is a grass found in arid areas and along river banks in India. it belongs to the family Gramineae. It grows up to 7 feet in height. Its white flowers are of ornamental value.
Uses
It is used as a raw material for thatching roofs. It is used for making baskets. Plant has medicinal value also. Its fibre is used for making ropes.
References
- L R Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66
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