Ixophorus unisetus

Mexican, Honduras grass

Tufted perennial grass with stems up to 2 m high and large broad leaves that grows in wet areas on moist fertile soils. A valuable and palatable fodder crop, but does not persist when grazed. Stops growing in dry weather.

As % of dry matter
DMCPCFAshEENFERef
Fresh, early bloom, Mexico14.330.113.63.538.6537
Fresh, mid-bloom, Mexico14.430.014.83.037.9"
Fresh, full bloom, Chile21.99.330.610.43.346.4"
Fresh, mature, Cuba16.17.930.310.00.551.388
Hay, Mexico5.435.313.30.945.1537

References

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