Sauwi, Mexican panicgrass

Panicum sonorum

Physical Characteristics

Panicum sonorum is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - Northern Mexico.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked or ground into a powder and used as a flour for making tortillas etc[183, 257]. The seed has a pleasant mild flavour and can be used like millet[160].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known