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Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is an annual grass native to regions across Central and West Africa including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Togo, and Zambia. Pearl Millet (Latin: Pennisetum glaucum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pearl Millet is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pearl Millet is a member native to ANG, BEN, BKN, CMN, CAF, and CHA. Pearl millet thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soils that are light to medium in texture.
Pearl Millet grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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