Chloris pilosa

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It grows 1 m tall. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are 19 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. They taper to a fine point. The flower spikes have 3 flowers.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, Pakistan, Sudan, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chloris breviseta Benth.; Chloris nigra Hack. and others