Fienu



Fienu is a drought resistant and fast growing grass found in the temperate regions south of the Kurinefi mountains. It is a popular crop in the Nuesemu kiane of Marafire due to being incredibly easy to grow and highly nutritious. Fienu thrives in areas with moderate-to-low precipitation and can grow in soil of almost any quality and as shallow as one inch. It is found wild throughout Nuesemu and is cultivated in most gardens in southwest Marafire.

Uses
The entire fienu plant is edible. Young plants are often pulled whole and eaten raw.

The shoots can be eaten raw or steeped into a fragrant tea used to treat congestion. Mature stems are waxy and fibrous, and while still nutritious they are difficult to consume. They are often infused with spices and fruit juices and chewed on as a treat called mamata. The tough stems can also be pressed and woven into nearly waterproof mats and containers.

The seeds are eaten raw or milled into a highly nutritious paste called kafetue, typically eaten as a type of porridge with berries mixed in for flavor. Kafetue is also used as a binder to thicken liquidy food products, hold patties and pies together, and make puddings.