Anthoxanthum nitens

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It has slender creeping rhizomes. The stems are 20-60 cm tall. They have 3-4 nodes. The leaves at the base are 30 cm long by 3-10 mm wide and higher leaves are smaller.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Lithuania

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour alcohol.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Poa nitens Weber; and several others