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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


How it is grown


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