Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula)

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

Eragrostis curvula is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion), wind. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Used as a grain. — Used as a grain.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)