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Dactyloctenium aegyptium
Dactyloctenium aegyptium, or Egyptian crowfoot grass is a member of the family Poaceae native to Africa and Asia.[1] The plant mostly grows in heavy soils at damp sites. Description This grass creeps and has a straight shoot which are usually about 30 centimeters tall.[2] FoodDactyloctenium aegyptium is still a traditional food plant used as a famine food in Africa, this little-known grain has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.[citation needed] Invasive speciesIn other areas of the world, including parts of the United States, the grass is considered a weed and invasive species. References
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