Aristida congesta

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Bostwana, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten cooked.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aristida alopecuroides Hack.; Aristida congesta var. megalostachya Henrard; Aristida congesta var. pilifera Chiov.; Aristida elytrophoroides Chiov.; Aristida longicauda Hack.; Aristida rangei Pilg.; Aristida tunetana Coss.; Aristida tunetana var. intermedia Maire; Chaetaria congesta (Roem. & Schult.) Nees;