Ausdenan
Dactyloctenium bogdani
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
The stems are sweet and are chewed.
They are chewed especially by children.
Edible parts
Stems, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ausdenan