Panicum repens

Torpedo grass, panic rampant

Perennial with stems up to l20 cm high and hairy leaves.

Widespread in marshy areas near fresh or salt water and on sandy soils. Tolerates flooding and drought. Palatable pasture grass, resistant to grazing and trampling. Remains palatable and nutritious over a long growing season. Liable to become a troublesome weed in ditches and drains.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, cut after 4 weeks,
Malaysia						28.3	14.0	32.6	13.4	2.1	37.9	292