Wood Millet (Milium effusum)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Milium effusum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder and used as a flour for making bread. — Ground into a powder and used as a flour for making bread.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp shady woods, especially oak and beech, on heavy humus rich lime soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)