natural herbs
Canary Grass
Phalaris canariensis
Herb: Canary Grass
Latin name: Phalaris canariensis
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Edible parts of Canary Grass:
Seed - cooked. Widely grown as a food for caged birds, the seed is rather small but can also be used as a cereal for making porridge etc. It can be ground into a flour and used for making cakes, puddings etc. Leaves - cooked. The young plant is used.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Dry open habitats. A casual of waste places in Britain.Propagation of Canary Grass:
Seed - sow spring in situ.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry open habitats. A casual of waste places in Britain.Medicinal use of Canary Grass:
None knownKnown hazards of Phalaris canariensis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.