sourveld

Sourveld is a type of African veld characterized by coarse, seasonal perennial grasses that provide inferior grazing for livestock. It is a classification within the Highveld grassland, where woody plant cover is minimal.12

The Highveld, a plateau in Southern Africa, traditionally differentiates into sweet veld and sour veld. Sour veld, often dominated by Andropogon and Eragrostis grasses, is less palatable to livestock compared to sweet veld, which is typically dominated by Themeda. While the veld has been modified by human activity, fire, and grazing, sourveld is a natural component of this grassland ecosystem.23