Ehrharta stipoides
Labill.
Weeping rice grass
Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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Description
Weeping rice grass is a perennial grass in the family Poaceae found in temperate regions. It produces seeds used as a cereal and is currently being developed as a crop.
Edible Uses
Seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Europe, Hungary, Tasmania,
Notes
It is being developed as a crop. See www.alpinerice.com.au
Synonyms
Microlaena gunnii Hook.f.Microlaena micranthera OhwiMicrolaena stipoides (Labill.) R. Br.Microlaena stipoides var. micrantha Domin
Also Known As
Alpine rice
References (2)
- Chivers, I., et al, 2015, Native grasses make new products. A review of current and past uses and assessment of potential. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Aust. Gvt. (Also as Microlaena stipoides)
- Davies, C. L., Waugh, D. L. & Lefroy, E. C., 2005, Perenial Grain Crops for High Water Use. The case of Microlaena stipoides. RIRDC Publication No. 05/024 (Also as Microlaena stipoides)
