Sudan grass
Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is an annual grass that forms tussocks. It grows up to 3 m high. The leaves are 1 cm wide. The flower panicle is open and loose. It is 15-30 cm long.

It has a C4 pathway.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid regions. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 200-600 mm. It grows between 600-1,900 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, East Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tumbi

Synonyms

Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf;