Tick grass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A herb. This grass lies along the ground. It forms tussocks. It can keep growing from year to year. It grows 90 cm high.
It is a C4 plant.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid areas with a marked dry season. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 100-600 mm. It is often in soils over limestone materials. It can be in shallow and poorly drained soils. It grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It can tolerate drought. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Namibia, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, USA, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Spikelet, flower buds