Vegetation

Lalang

A kind of weeds found almost anywhere in Malaysia as long as there is enough sunlight. This kind of weed is also found in other tropical and temperate countries. Its scientific name is Imperata Cylindrica Keladan.

ZD 40-150mm f3.5/4.5 @ f5.6 1/400sec ISO200

Lalang is easy to reproduce by seeds blown by the wind, through rozobium or root cuttings. However lalang helps prevent soil erosion and maintain soil fertility.

Different species of lalang.