Taking a closer look at the beautiful grass in the City of Coal
There are over 90 species of grass in eMalahleni.
Grass is not just grass. eMalahleni is blessed with the most beautiful grass species around.
WITBANK NEWS spoke to grassland- and wildlife scientist Mr Gus le Roux about the grassland surrounding the City of Coal
“There are over 90 species of grass in eMalahleni,” Gus said.
In South Africa, there are 967 grass species.
His passion for the grassland has no boundaries.
There are so many uses for grass, be it grazing, building, baking or making beer.
Yes, making beer. Did you know that sorghum and barley, which beer is made from, is also from the grass family?
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