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Pennisetum cereale, known as elephant grass or cane millet, is a perennial grass native to several Central and West African countries including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Togo, and Zambia. Pennisetum cereale (Latin: Pennisetum cereale, family Poaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pennisetum cereale is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pennisetum cereale is a member of the Poaceae family native to ANG, BEN, BKN, CMN, CAF, and CHA. Pennisetum cereale thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Pennisetum cereale grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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