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 it seeds, which 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 |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Eragrostis |
| Species: | E. tef |
| Binomial name | |
| Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eragrostis abyssinica (Jacq.) Link | |
Teff flour
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.
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