Brachiaria serrifolia
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
An annual grass. It grows 90 cm high. The leaf blades are sword shaped and 5-25 cm long by 8-25 mm wide. They are heart shaped at the base. The edges have teeth like crinkles. The flower stalks are 5-20 cm long and have 3-14 groups of flowers.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows under light shade of deciduous bushland. In grows between 400-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Sahel, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The seeds are used for porridge.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal, grains