Digitaria barbinodis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A wild millet grass. It is an annual plant. The stems are slender. It grows 60 cm high.
There are about 250 Digitaria species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mali, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
It is harvested as a wild cereal in times of scarcity.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal