Paractenium novae-hollandiae
P. Beauv.
Wandie or reversed panic, Reflexed Panic
Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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An annual grass growing 20-50 cm high with green and purple flowers, found on sand and loam in subtropical and warm temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
It grows on sand and loam. It grows in subtropical and warm temperate locations.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
References (4)
- Cancilla, D., 2018, Ethnobotanical and Ethnozoological Values Desktop Assessment - Eliwana Project. p 43
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 190
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 181
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 112
