Wild triga, Pubescent wheatgrass
Elymus hispidus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass.
There are 150 Agropyron species.
Where it is found
It will grow in areas with 200 to 380 mm or rain each year.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten as a cereal or ground into flour for baking. They are used in cakes, pancakes and breads.
Edible parts
Seeds, grain, cereal
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agropyron intermedium var. trichophorum; Elytrigia intermedia ssp barbulata Agropyron trichophorum; Very many