Wild lovegrass grains

Eragrostis spp.

grain

Tiny grains of wild grasses, cousins of teff, gathered and eaten in Namibia; elsewhere, in times of famine.

Origin

Southern Africa

Where to find it

In the sands and arid plains of Namibia and the Kalahari.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The grains are winnowed and washed, then cooked like teff, as porridge or flatbread.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Arabinoxylans · Magnesium · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Lesotho, one of these grasses is woven into hats, baskets and necklaces.