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

Setaria verticillata

Uses

India (Rajasthan, western): seeds eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (L.) P. Beauv.

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Setaria verticillata seeds

Plant Classification Group:

Poaceae or Graminae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Rajasthan

Plant References:

SAXENA

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