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Brachiaria falcifera

Family: Poaceae


What it is like

A grass. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-45 cm tall. The leaves are convoluted and 7-25 cm long.

There are about 100 Brachiaria species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Ghana, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal


How it is grown


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