Buln panic grass, Turnip grass
Panicum bulbosum
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is an erect grass and keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It cannot tolerate frost. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, Central America, Colombia, Europe, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, North America, Poland, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are threshed, winnowed and ground into flour and used to make bread. They are also made into gravy and mixed with meat.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal