Teff
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a type of lovegrass. It is native to Ethiopia and other parts of the Horn of Africa.[1] The species is known for its seeds. They can be ground into a gluten free flour and then made into some dishes like injera.[2]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Eragrostis |
Species: | E. tef
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Binomial name | |
Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter
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Synonyms | |
Eragrostis abyssinica (Jacq.) Link |
Teff Media
Injera served in a typical Ethiopian dish
References
- ↑ Aptekar, Lewis (2013). In the Lion's Mouth: Hope and Heartbreak in Humanitarian Assistance (2nd ed.). XLibris LLC. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-4836-9519-8. OCLC 922837922.
- ↑ "8 Reasons To Eat This Tiny Little Grain". HuffPost Canada. 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2021-07-13.