Pennisetum sieberianum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, Chad, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

The young fruiting spike is stripped and added to soup.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Penicillaria compacta A. Braun & C. D. Bouche; and others Pennisetum dalzielii Stapf & C. E. Hubb.; and many others Pennisetum niloticum Stapf et Hubb.;