Sorghastrum nutans
(L.) Nash
Indian ricegrass, Yellow indiangrass
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSorghastrum nutans, known as Indiangrass, is a North American prairie grass found in the United States and Canada, especially in the Great Plains and tallgrass prairies. It is sometimes called Indian grass, yellow Indian-grass, or wood grass.
Description
A grass species growing to about 1.3 meters tall, found in temperate regions at high altitudes. The seeds are used as a cereal grain.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows at high altitudes.
Where It Grows
North America, Slovenia, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Indijanska trava
References (2)
- Desert Survivors Online Plant Database
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
