Paspalum exile
Kippist
Poaceae Edible: Seeds, Cereal
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Description
A tropical grass in the family Poaceae native to tropical Africa. The seeds are used as a cereal grain.
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Edible Uses
Seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 330 Paspalum species.
Also Known As
Fundunjii
References (3)
- C. B. Clarke, Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1:157. 1842
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 465
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 150
