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Triticum aegilopoides

Forssk.

Shiwan grass

Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal

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Description

A temperate grass in the Poaceae family with seeds that are used as a cereal crop.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Synonyms

Elionurus hirsutus (Vahl) Munro ex Benth.Lasiurus hirsutus Boiss.and others

References (2)

  • Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Lasiurus hirsutus)
  • Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 84 (As Elionurus hirsutus)

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