Annual rabbitsfoot grass
Polypogon monspeliensis

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

An annual grass. It forms tufts. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaf blades are 2-13 cm long by 2-9 mm wide. They are rough on the top surface and smooth underneath.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,100 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caucasus, Central Asia, Chile, China, East Africa, Europe, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, North America, Pakistan, Paraguay, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Southern Africa, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Francoska bradica

Synonyms

Agrostis crinita Moench.; and several others