. Bulletin. Gramineae -- United States; Forage plants -- United States. Fig. 65.—Crab-grass (Panicum saiKjiiinale). Little Crab-grass. (Fig. 66.) A species related to Crab-grass {Panicum mnguinah), common in the Southern States near the Gulf, dis- puting with Louisiana-grass the claim of being the most valuable native pasture grass of that section. It is probably a biennial. It is much like Crab-grass, sending out leafy, creeping shoots at every joint, but is smaller in every way, with shorter and more hairy leaves of a lighter green color. It is invaluable for pasturage, forming a close turf,
. Bulletin. Gramineae -- United States; Forage plants -- United States. Fig. 65.—Crab-grass (Panicum saiKjiiinale). Little Crab-grass. (Fig. 66.) A species related to Crab-grass {Panicum mnguinah), common in the Southern States near the Gulf, dis- puting with Louisiana-grass the claim of being the most valuable native pasture grass of that section. It is probably a biennial. It is much like Crab-grass, sending out leafy, creeping shoots at every joint, but is smaller in every way, with shorter and more hairy leaves of a lighter green color. It is invaluable for pasturage, forming a close turf, and driving out nearly all other plants. It grows best in sandy soil where there is a little moisture. No. 173. Panicum spectabile Nees. Angola-grass. A stout grass, 3 to 5 feet high, with rather broad and long (1 to 2 feet) leaves, and a terminal, densely dowered, compound and narrow spike 8 to 10 inches long. Imported iuto South America many years ago from the west coast of Africa (the region of Angola). It is cultivated ou the low lands in the eastern part of Brazil, particularly in the region of Rio de Janeiro, where it is called "Capim d'; This Panicum is closely related to and resembles some forms of Barnyard-grass (/'. crus-yalli). It is spoken of as an extremely productive and nutritious fodder-grass, and may prove valuable for the low regions along the Gulf coast. FiH. 66.—Creeping Crab-grass (Panicum serotinum).. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States. Division of Agrostology. Washington, D. C. : The Division
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