English common name feather pennisetum, kyasuwa grass
Scientific name Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.
Mission grass (Pennisetum polystachion) is an annual or perennial grass, with culms up to 2 m high. Panicles are 10-25 cm long and 1.5-3 cm in diameter. Caryopses are 1.7-2 mm long (FAO, 2009).