Pearl Millet

Pearl millet has ovoid grains of 3–4 millimetres (1⁄8 – 5⁄32 in) length, the largest kernels of all varieties of millet (not including sorghum). These can be nearly white, pale yellow, brown, grey, slate blue or purple. The 1000-seed weight can be anything from 2.5 to 14 g with a mean of 8 g. The height of the plant ranges from 0.5 – 4 m. Pearl millet is an upright bunch grass that tillers from the base and has an extensive root system that provides drought tolerance. Stems are 1/2–1 inch diameter. It is a leafy plant with leaf blades that are 8–40 inches long and 1/2–3 inches wide. The ligule, or junction of leaf blade to leaf sheath, is a fringe of hairs 0.08-0.1 inch long. 

Pearl millet is rich in protein, dietary fiber, and iron. It provides 60% of the daily value of iron per 100 grams, which may help prevent anemia. It also has a considerable amount of calcium, which may improve your bone health. The negligible amount of B vitamins in pearl millets may improve brain function