Stipa sp
Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal, Grain
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Description
A grass in the family Poaceae found in tropical regions. There are approximately 300 species in the Stipa genus.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are harvested and used as a cereal grain.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa,
Notes
There are about 300 Stipa species.
Synonyms
Many Stipa are now Austrostipa
References (2)
- Herb., 1981,
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 28
