Reed sweetgrass
Glyceria maxima

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The fruit is used as a flour substitute in times of famine.

Edible parts

Fruit - flour

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Harmatkasa, Velika sladika

Synonyms

Glyceria altissima Garcke; and others