Bearded cupgrass
Eriochloa aristata
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are 20 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Mexico, North America, USA, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are parched, ground and the flour used in cooking. The flour can also be eaten dry.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Eriochloa punctata var. aristata M. E. Jones;