Setaria finita
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
An annual grass. It is erect and forms loose tufts. It has stolons or runners. It grows 1 m high. The leaves are 10-35 cm long and 4-12 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid places. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 100-300 mm. It grows in deep sandy soils. It grows between 300-1,600 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal