Rice grass, Canegrass
Ophiuros exaltatus

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems can have swollen bulbs at the base. The stems are erect and 1-2 m tall. They are 4-6 mm across. The leaf blades are 30-60 cm long by 0.5-2.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on grassy hillsides below 900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The seeds are boiled.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Roettboellia exaltata (L.) L.f.;