Grassveld is the characteristic vegetation of the South African Highveld, dominated by species of red grass. Where the red grass grows on well-drained, fertile soils subject to comparatively light rainfall, it tends to be sweeter (and is consequently called sweetveld) than elsewhere, where it is commonly called sourveld.

Feb 9, 2025 · Grasses: A mix of annual and perennial grasses, like Guinea Grass and Red Grass. Seasonality: Provides some palatable grazing throughout the year. Carrying Capacity: Higher than sweetveld but lower than sourveld.

Red grass indicates veld that has good soil and is in a healthy condition. It is fire resistant and multiplies when the veld burns regularly, if not overgrazed. Red grass occurs throughout southern and East Africa, and in many other parts of the world. It …

Mar 1, 2025 · Common plant species include various grasses, such as red grass (Themeda triandra), as well as forbs, and shrubs adapted to the grassland environment. Specific plant species differ across the different veld types.

The spikelets (grass flowers) form wedge-shaped, usually hanging clusters that may or may not be hairy, with long black or white hairs. It is a well-known grazing grass, forming, where dominant, the red grass or rooigrasveld (grasslands) in parts of South Africa.

Grassveld is the characteristic vegetation of the South African Highveld, dominated by species of red grass. Where the red grass grows on well-drained, fertile soils subject to comparatively light rainfall, it tends to be sweeter (and is consequently called sweetveld) than …

Red Grass is a good indicator of veld in a healthy condition. Length up to 1,5 m. A tufted perennial with 8 mm leaf blades. The inflorescence is a false panicle of drooping, V-shaped spikes. The grass is palatable in summer, but turns red and brittle in winter.

Apr 2, 2024 · Themeda triandra is a perennial tufted grass with green to blue-green leaves that frequently exhibits a pink flush, and transitions to a red hue later in the season as it matures.

Dec 18, 2019 · One of the species regarded as the most valuable grass in sourveld is Themeda triandra. Also known as Red Grass, it grows abundantly when the veld is in good condition. The grass is green to blue-green, tufted, and is often flushed with pink.

Grass Veld is the characteristic vegetation of high velds, dominated by red grass species. Middle Velds favor both red grass and drought resistant species of grasses. Thorn Velds consist of thorny acacias and aloes, dwarf, drought resistant bushes, and desert scrubs.