Rye bushman grass, Spike bushman grass
Stipagrostis hochstetteriana

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is an erect grass that forms tufts. It keeps growing from year to year. The flower heads are spiny. It grows up to 90 cm high. The leaf blade is rolled.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid places. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 60-1,200 mm. It is often over limestone material. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The seeds are used in porridge. They are also used for beer.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aristida hochstetteriana Beck ex Hack.; Aristida secalina Henrard;