Description: Annual plant, hollow and articulated stems, up to 100 cm tall. Long thin edges, which are often hairy. Bract is 12-18 mm long and hairy. The inflorescence is a loose panicle. The fruit is a grain.

Flowering time: April-June

Habitat: Meadows, poorly cultivated areas, along roads and paths

Interesting fact: Edible species, the seeds can be used cooked or raw. It can also be used as a coffee substitute.