Plant Name:
Fonio, Pangolagrass
Latin Name:
Digitaria sp.
Plant Type:
Grass
Edible Part:
Entire Plant
About
Digitaria exilis, referred to as findi or fundi in areas of Africa, with English common names white fonio, fonio millet, and hungry rice or acha rice, is a grass species. It is high in fiber, but also has slightly elevated levels of protein and should be fed in moderation.