Pennisetum Glaucum (Noun)
Meaning
Tall grass having cattail like spikes; grown in Africa and Asia for its grain and in the United States chiefly for forage; sometimes used in making beer.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pennisetum glaucum is native to the warm regions of Africa and Asia where it is commonly grown as a staple crop for food and sustenance.
- Pennisetum glaucum was initially grown for its edible grain in much of Eastern United States before becoming popular as a cattle forage crop.
- The uses for pennisetum glaucum vary greatly between continents, often serving purposes such as food production in Africa and as forage for livestock in the US.
- Pennisetum glaucum was added to the brew for its unique flavor which garnered positive reviews from the local craft brewery enthusiasts.
- Breed improvement research has been instrumental in ensuring pennisetum glaucum remains a staple in African and Asian diets which rely heavily on it.