Perennial love grass, Wethergrass
Eragrostis nindensis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A herb. This grass forms tussocks. They are erect and in dense tufts. It has rhizomes or underground stems. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 90 cm high. The leaf blade is 3 mm wide and usually has soft hairs.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot, arid areas with a marked dry season. It can grow in shallow, rocky and water logged soils. It grows between 100-2,000 m above sea level. It can tolerate drought. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The seeds are used in porridge.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
The seeds are collected from the plant. They are also collected by harvester ants and then collected from the ants nests.