Australian Dropseed, Fairy grass
Sporobolus australasicus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A small grass which grows over one or two years. It grows 10-40 cm high. It forms dense tufts at the base. The leaves are broad. There are short bristles along the edge. They are heart shaped at the base. The flowering stalk has a loose panicle. It is a pyramid shape. The grains are round. They are 1 mm across.
There are about 160 Sporobolus species. They are mainly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on a range of soils. It grows in tropical and subtropical places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are collected then cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal