Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Cenchrus prieurii

Uses

India (Rajasthan, western ): seeds eaten raw; also, mixed with Bajra (millet) seed for making bread. Niger: part eaten not specified.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (Kunth.) Maire.
Vernaculars:: India: dhamnio, lambio–bhurut. Niger: daani

Plant Classification Group:

Poaceae or Graminae

Plant Locations:

Africa
- Niger
Asia
- India
  - Rajasthan

Plant References:

LAYA
SAXENA

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