What is achara in english?
The species Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher is known by the common name Àchàrà in Igbo.
- Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher
Pennisetum purpureum, more commonly known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to sub-Saharan tropical Africa. As one of its names suggests, it is an important source of forage for elephants and is also used to feed livestock. Its shoots and leaves also suitable for human consumption and are used in the preparation of soups and stews.
In English, Achara (Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher) is known by Elephant grass or Napier grass.
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