About Teff Grass
Teff Grass (Eragrostiella bifaria) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in grasslands, sandy areas near streams, rocky hills and plains in deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Himalayas, Nepal. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Eragrostiella bifaria
- Genus
- Eragrostiella
- Family
- POACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands, sandy areas near streams, rocky hills and plains in deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Himalayas, Nepal
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- എരഗ്രോസ്റ്റില്ല
Botanical family
Poaceae
Grass family
Teff Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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