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Teff

Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a member of the grass family (Poaceae) and is a warm season grass species. It is commonly known also as Williams lovegrass, annual bunch grass, taf or xaafii. The word ‘teff’ is thought to have come from the Ethiopian word ‘teffa’ which means ‘lost’ due to the extremely small size of the grain.

The species is thought to have originated in the highlands of Ethiopia.