Rare Paspalidium
Paspalidium rarum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

An annual grass. It is slender and forms loose tufts. It grows 15-30 cm high. The stems spread from the base. The leaf sheaths and blades are soft. The flowering stalk is narrow and spike like. It is 5-10 cm long.

There are about 40 Paspalidium species. They are tropical.

Where it is found

It is best on alluvial and more fertile soils. It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Panicum rarum R. Br.; Setaria rara (R. Br.) R. D. Webster;