Rottboellia exaltata

Buffalo bean grass, corn grass, itchgrass

Annual with stems up to 3 m high, widespread in shady wet places on disturbed soils. Excellent fodder grass, but unpalatable when tall as its stiff hairs cause irritation. Suitable for ensiling.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, early bloom, Kenya							11.1	32.9	10.9	2.3	42.8	133
Straw, India							5.3	31.1	10.8	0.8	52.0	436