Sixweeks fescue
Vulpia octoflora
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It grows 5-40 cm tall. The seeds are 2-4 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, North America, South America (country/location of origin), USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted and used for food.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Festuca octoflora Walter; and many others