Cenchrus setigerus

Birdwood grass, anjan

Tufted perennial up to 120 cm high found on a wide variety of soils in areas with 250-500 mm of annual rainfall and long dry seasons. Withstands heavy grazing. Remains green into the dry season. Palatable, but not very productive. Tolerant of heat and saline soils. Can be grown with Cyamopsis psoralioides.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, early bloom, Kenya							18.6	28.3	11.9	1.9	39.3	130