RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
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46 BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STA'TION<br />
No.4·i. SETARIA VERTICILLATA, CHAETOCHLOA VERTICILLATA (6,p. 204)<br />
Common name: Bristly foxtail<br />
Bristly foxtail was originally described from the Old World (4, p.<br />
178-180). It is an annual, erect or semierect, and attains a height <strong>of</strong> ]<br />
FIGURE 44.-Setaria verticillata<br />
to; 3 feet. It seeds pr<strong>of</strong>usely and is seasonal in growth, springing up<br />
after a heavy rain. Unlike yellow foxtail, bristly foxtail is regarded as<br />
a good feed, both for pasture and as a soilage crop. It is considered<br />
equal or superior to Para grass for milk production.
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