African millet
Title | Info |
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Common name | Millet, African |
Scientific name | Eleusine coracana |
Taxonomic group | Poaceae |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Economic botany | Food plants; Fermented products |
Food plants | Grains and cereals |
Keywords | Gramineae |
African millet. Probably originally from Africa, this plant is still grown widely there as well as in India. African millet is used to make porridge and beer, and can be stored for several years.