Enteropogon prieurii
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
An annual grass. It grows 45-85 cm high. The leaf blade is 10-30 cm long by 2-5 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open bush or disturbed ground on poor soils in the northern region of West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Arabia, Asia, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, East Africa, Eritrea, India, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, grain, cereal
How it is grown
Seeds are often collected from ant hills where they have been stored.
Its other names
Local names
Kafar gauraka, Las pis, Pedu kuu
Synonyms
Chloris parva Mimeur.; Chloris prieurii Kunth.; Chloris subtriflora Steud.;