Bambusa vulgaris

Bamboo and feathery bamboo

Native to the Pacific islands, but very widely cultivated. Grows up to 15 m high. Both green-stemmed and green-striped yellow forms exist. Readily browsed by cattle, and the leaves relished by goats.

As % of dry matter
DMCPCFAshEENFERef
Fresh leaves, Jamaica19.028.816.90.534.843

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