Panicum decompositum — a medium houseplant
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Panicum decompositum

Panicum Decompositum

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Panicum decompositum, known by the common names native millet, native panic, Australian millet, papa grass, and umbrella grass, is a species of perennial grass native to the inland of Australia. It occurs in every mainland state. The seeds can be cultivated to produce flour typically used in Aboriginal bushfood. The species is also considered to have relatively high palatability by livestock, making it suitable for grazing pastures.

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Other names.

en Australian millet en Papa grass en Umbrella grass en Umbrella millet en Wild millet en Native millet
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