Velvet fingergrass
Digitaria velutina
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A slender annual grass. It grows 1 m tall. It can form roots at the nodes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is rare in Swaziland. It grows in sandy soils and damp places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central America, China, Costa Rica, East Africa (country/location of origin), Egypt, Eswatini, India, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Malawi, Malaysia, Middle East, Mozambique, North Africa, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Taiwan, Uganda, USA, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Plant
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.