Indian ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked and eaten. They can be ground into flour and used to make bread or thicken soups.
Edible parts
Seeds