Small flower melicgrass
Melica imperfecta
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are winnowed and pounded then made into a porridge.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Melica colpodioides Nees; Melica imperfecta var. - several; Melica panicoides Nutt.; Melica parishii Vasey ex Beal; Melica poioides Nutt.;