Sea oats
Uniola paniculata
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on sand dunes just above the high tide level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, Turks & Caicos, USA, West Indies
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked and eaten as a cereal.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Beach grass