Deschampsia elongata
(Hook.) Munro
Slender hairgrass
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDeschampsia elongata is a species of grass known by the common name slender hairgrass.
Description
A temperate grass of the Poaceae family with slender, elongated growth.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are edible and can be used as a cereal.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
America, North America, USA,
References (1)
- Anderson, M. K., 2012, Edible Seeds and Grains of California Tribes and the Klamath Tribe of Oregon in the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum of Anthropology Collections, University of California, Berkeley. USDA p 79
