Panicum kotschyanum
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Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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Description
A tropical grass in the Poaceae family with edible seeds used as cereal.
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Edible Uses
Seeds are eaten as cereal.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Chad,
Notes
There are about 500 Panicum species.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 5
