Glyceria tonglensis

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It keeps growing from year to year and can form tufts or be creeping. It forms roots at the lower nodes. The leaf blades are 10-30 cm long by 2-4 mm wide and can be flat or folded.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in wet places. In Pakistan it grows between 2,000-3,000 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tibet

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten in porridge and soups.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Glyceria fluitans Duthie, non R.Br.; Glyceria kashmiriensis Kelso;