Japanese Barnyard Millet (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse annual grass cultivated in Japan and southeastern Asia for its edible seeds and for forage; important wildlife food in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Japanese barnyard millet is a crop that has been grown in Japan for centuries, where it is known as "hie" or "soba millet".
- The Japanese barnyard millet is a type of millet that is widely cultivated in Japan and other parts of Asia for its edible seeds and forage.
- In the United States, Japanese barnyard millet is often used as a wildlife food source, particularly for waterfowl and upland game birds.
- Japanese barnyard millet is a coarse annual grass that is well-suited to the climate and soil conditions of Japan and southeastern Asia.
- As a wildlife food source, Japanese barnyard millet is valued for its high nutritional content and ease of establishment in a variety of habitats.