Eragrostis turgida

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

An annual grass. It forms loose tufts. It grows 60 cm high.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, grain, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Diadie, Djadje-faro, Ologonele, Samereeho

Synonyms

Briza rubella Steud.; Eragrostis ledermannii Pilg.; Eragrostis rubiginosa Trin.; Eragrostis turgida var. ivorensis A. Chev.; Poa rubiginosa (Trin.) Kunth; Poa turgida Schumach.;