Eragrostis superba

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass that keeps growing from year to year. It forms tufts and grows 100 cm tall. The leaves are 40 cm long by 3-12 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eragrostis alata Ficalho & Hiern; Eragrostis elata Munro ex Ficalho & Hiern; Eragrostis platystachys Franch.; Eragrostis superba var. contracta Peter; Uniola jardini Steud.;