Panicum australiense
Domin.
Australian panic
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPanicum australiense, commonly known as bunch panic, is a species of grass found in Australia. It is found in the states of Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, and Queensland. It grows up to 30 cm in height. There are two forms of P. australiense: Panicum australiense var. australiense Panicum australiense var. intermedia
Description
A tropical grass native to the Kimberleys in Australia. It produces edible grain and seeds suitable for cereal preparation.
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Edible Uses
The grain and seeds are eaten as cereal.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Kimberleys in Australia.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | 5.2 | 1504 | 360 | 13.3 | — | 3 | — | — |
References (1)
- Hardwick, G., 2001, Economically Useful Plants for Northern Australia: Master Species List. Crusader eBooks.
