Perennial cupgrass, Spring grass
Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A tufted grass. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 0.4-1 m high. The flowers are green.
There are about 30 Eriochloa species.
Where it is found
It grows on clay, mud or floodplains. It is often near pools and watercourses. It is a tropical plant but also grows in temperate places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal