Sorghum / Jowar

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), often known as big millet, Indian millet, milo, durra, orshallu, is a grass family (Poaceae) cereal grain plant with edible starchy seeds. The plant is said to have originated in Africa, where it is an important food crop, and there are various types, including grain sorghums, which are used for food; grass sorghums, which are produced for hay and fodder; and broomcorn, which is used to make brooms and brushes. Sorghum is known as jowar, cholam, or jonna in India, Guinea corn in West Africa, and kaoliang in China. Sorghum is highly prized in hot and dry locations due to its drought and heat resilience.