Southern Crab Grass (Digitaria ciliaris)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Digitaria ciliaris is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says the plant is edible but does not specify which part. A wild millet grass with possibly edible seeds [1b]. — One report says the plant is edible but does not specify which part.; A wild millet grass with possibly edible seeds [1b].

Habitat & North American Range

Waste ground and cultivated fields all over Japan. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)