Eleusine tristachya

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It grows 10-30 cm tall.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa (country/location of origin), Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, South America, Tasmania, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, grains, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Capim-naxenim, Pastos alambre, Pasto ruso, Pato de gallo, Pe-de-galinha

Synonyms

Cynosurus tristachyos Lam.; Eleusine barcinonensis Costa; Eleusine oligostachya Link; and others