Mother of Knives
Echinochloa burgu
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
There are about 35 Echinochloa species. They grow in tropical to warm temperate regions.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in black soil along the edges of ponds.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Chad
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, grains, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Am sakiné