Setaria Species

Foxtail plant and seed detail

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Scientific Name: Setaria species

Common Name(s): Foxtail grass

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: fruit

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Description: This weedy grass is readily recognized by the narrow, cylindrical head containing long hairs. Its grains are small, less than 6 millimeters long. The dense heads of grain often droop when ripe.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Look for foxtail grasses in open, sunny areas, along roads, and at the margins of fields. Some species occur in wet, marshy areas. Species of Setaria are found throughout the United States, Europe, western Asia, and tropical Africa. In some parts of the world, foxtail grasses are grown as a food crop.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The grains are edible raw but are very hard and sometimes bitter. Boiling removes some of the bitterness and makes them easier to eat.
Current Rating: 0.0000

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