Wood millet

[Toddy]

Wood millet.
We've got a fair amount of this around here,
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Milium+effusum

http://www.ecoflora.co.uk/search_species2.php?plant_no=1931020010

The tiny seeds look like miniature linseeds and taste quite pleasant. I know it as one of the old famine foods; does any one else know of it? use it?
This indigenous plant is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and there's a golden variety that's suggested for gardens nowadays too.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[typha]

You mentioned wood millet to me when I met you at Treefest in cumbernauld , I was quite interested as it is a new plant for me and I am always keen to learn new things.
Today I have decided to go out for a look for some wood millet but I dought If I will be successful it looks quite similar to other woodland grasses to me.
It was nice to meet you Mary and thankyou for the cordage materials I am hoping to put them to good use.
Don't you think my user name seems quite appropriate now after filling the marquee we were in with reedmace seeds.

 

[Toddy]

Oh yes! Next time I see you and Patrick playing with fire I'm goiing to check what the pair of you are burning I opened up those covers today to set up at the Glasgow Show and they're still full of the stuff....smelled smokey too
It's always excellent to meet the folks behind the names.

cheers,
Mary