Erosion Control
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Acacia Mangium
Description Acacia Mangium is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The tree can reach up to 30 meters in height and has a broad, spreading crown. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown, and the…
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Pueraria Phaseoloides
Description Pueraria Phaseoloides, also known as tropical kudzu, is a leguminous cover crop that is highly valued for its ability to improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, and reduce weed growth. This fast-growing vine is native to Southeast Asia and thrives in warm, tropical environments. It has been widely used in agroforestry systems, as well as for soil conservation and rehabilitation…
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Cenchrus Purpureus
Description Cenchrus Purpureus, also known as Purple Sandgrass or South African Sandbur, is a warm-season annual grass that is commonly used for pasture, hay, and erosion control. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is native to southern Africa. The plant has a deep root system that helps it withstand drought conditions. It can grow up to 1 meter tall…
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Bromus Erectus
Description Bromus Erectus, also known as the Upright Brome Grass, is a perennial grass species native to Europe. It is commonly used for land restoration and erosion control due to its deep root system and high drought tolerance. The grass can grow up to 1m in height and produces slender, upright stems that are green in color. Its leaves are…
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Baccharis Salicifolia Subsp. Salicifolia
Description Baccharis Salicifolia Subsp. Salicifolia, also known as mule fat, is a shrub that belongs to the sunflower family. It is native to Southwest United States and Mexico and can reach a height of 10-20 feet. The plant is known for its slender branches that grow in a twisted pattern and its flowers that bloom in the fall. The leaves…
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Bromus Inermis
Description Bromus inermis, also known as smooth brome or Russian brome, is a perennial grass species that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has been introduced to North America as a forage and erosion control plant. This grass species can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has an extensive root system that…
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Dicranum Montanum
Description Dicranum Montanum, commonly known as mountain fork moss, is a species of moss that belongs to the family Dicranaceae. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including rocky cliffs, forest floors, and stream banks. This moss species is known for its unique forked appearance, which makes it a popular choice for landscaping and…
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