Paspalidium basicladum
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Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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Description
An annual grass growing 20-70 cm high, found on red sand and sandstone in subtropical, temperate, and arid regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are harvested and used as cereal.
Distribution
It grows on red sand and sandstone. It grows in subtropical and temperate locations. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 40 Paspalidium species. They are tropical.
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
- Latz, P.K., 1996, Bushfires and Bushtucker: Aboriginal plant use in Central Australia. IAD Press Alice Springs p 242
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 112
