Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.
Poaceae (grass family)
Location: Small grains
Origin: Native to the Sahel of Africa
Biophysical Requirements: C4 plant accounts for about 40% of the world’s millet production. A dependable crop in growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility,
and high temperature.
Food Uses: Grown as a food grain in India, the Near East, and the Savannah zones of Africa.
See also Purdue University new crops website.