Enneapogon glumosus
(Hochst.) Maire et Weiller
Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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Description
A tropical grass of the family Poaceae with edible seeds used as a cereal.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Chad,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed. Seed may need to be stored for 12 months before sowing. Plants can be grown by division of the clumps.
Notes
There are 28 Enneapogon species. They are mainly in the tropics and subtropics.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 3
