ON THIS PLANT
Echinochloa stagnina is a species of Echinochloa widespread in tropical Africa and Asia, with an invasive status in many Pacific islands. It was once one of the major grasses cultivated in the Inner Niger Delta of the Niger River. It was cultivated by the Fulani people, who used the seeds as food, and to make both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Echinochloa
- Family
- Poaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Hippo Grass en Burgu grass en Long-awn water grass en Long-awned watergrass
