Kara, Dakwumbei
Diheteropogon hagerupii
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
An annual grass. It grows 1.5 m high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry sandy or gravelly sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Sahel, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal