Eragrostis planiculmis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1.2 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 900-1,520 m above sea level. It is rare in Swaziland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked as a meal.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal, grains