Ethiopian Dogstooth grass
Cynodon aethiopicus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A coarse grass with runners. It keeps growing from year to year.
Possibly edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist soils with high rainfall. In East Africa it occurs at higher altitudes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
It can be grown from runners.
Its other names
Local names
African star grass, Giant star grass