Gardenia manongarivensis

Gardenia manongarivensis

A robust annual grass native to South America growing up to 4 m tall, with stiff, arching leaves and large, drooping seed heads. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Widely cultivated for its grain, used in traditional and modern cereals and fermented beverages.

Taxonomy

Orden Gentianales
Familia Rubiaceae
Species Gardenia manongarivensis

Preguntas frecuentes

What family does Gardenia manongarivensis belong to?
Gardenia manongarivensis (Gardenia manongarivensis) belongs to the family Rubiaceae in the order Gentianales.

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