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Sloughgrass
Beckmannia eruciformis

Family: Poaceae


What it is like

An annual grass. It is tall. The leaves are flat. The flowering shoots are at the top of the plant.

There are only two Beckmannia species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Canada, Europe, Japan, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal


How it is grown


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