Blunt Panic Grass
Panicum obtusum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A perennial grass which grows up to 75 cm high. The plant can produce stolons more than 2 metres long and so can spread considerably.

There are about 500 Panicum species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It mostly grows along the banks of rivers and ditches. It does best in a moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are cooked whole or ground into a flour. They are often ground with cornflour. They are made into gravy and mixed with meat.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed which germinate within one week. Plants can be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Vine mesquite, Obtuse Panicgrass

Synonyms

Brachiaria obtusa (Nash.);