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Luziola peruviana

Family: Poaceae


What it is like

A grass. It grows 20-40 cm tall. It has rhizomes.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, West Indies


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, grains


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Arroz-silvestre, Arrozinho,Boiadeira, Grama-boiadeira, Luziola, Pastito de agua, Pastonhode d'agua

Synonyms

Luziola leiocarpa Lindm.; Luziola mexicana Kunth [Invalid]; Milium natans Spreng.;