Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum, or pronkgras in Afrikaans) can easily mislead farmers into thinking it is related to foxtail buffalo grass (Cenchrus ciliaris, or bloubuffelgras in Afrikaans), a valuable grazing plant. As a result, some farmers mistakenly introduce this broad-leaved invasive species, believing it will improve their veld – but in reality it degrades it.