Squaw grass, Wild wheat
Leymus triticoides

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are parched and ground into a fine meal. This is eaten as porridge, cakes or drinks. CAUTION The hairs on the grain are singed off before being used.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Elymus triticoides Buckl.;