Grass Broom Material, Shillong

The scientific name of common broom grass (also known as Tiger Grass) is Thysanolaena latifolia. Formerly referred to as Thysanolaena maxima, this plant belongs to the Poaceae (grass) family. It is a tall, perennial grass commonly used for making brooms and controlling soil erosion in Asia. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Details about Broom Grass: Scientific Name: Thysanolaena latifolia (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Honda Synonyms: Thysanolaena maxima, Agrostis maxima Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) Common Names: Tiger Grass, Asian broom grass, Bamboo grass, Phooljharu Characteristics: Grows up to 2-3 meters tall, forming large clumps with bamboo-like appearances. Uses: Panicles are used to make brooms, leaves are used as fodder, and it helps stabilize soil on slopes. Note: Sometimes, "broom grass" can refer to Andropogon virginicus (broomsedge), but the primary, cultivated broom-making grass is Thysanolaena latifolia.