milki'et

Basic Information

Anatomy

broad blat leaves with long stalks and a tiht seed head with redish seeds. ground down to flour or husked which is labor intenisive for fine more costly flours can also be cooked into gruel. has a mild nutty flavor. does not levan and is used for flat bread

Ecology and Habitats

arid or semi-arid, requires some soil but can be sandy soils. requires more water than desert grasses but less than veg.

Scientific Name

plant, genius Pennisetum

Origin/Ancestry

desert

Average Height

1.2 mts