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WOOL GRASS
Anthephora pubescens
Wool grass, also known as Bottle brush grass, is a summer growing perennial forage crop. Plants are tufted and have a positive leaf/stem ratio.
Wool grass is very drought tolerant. This grass is best adapted to areas where the annual rainfall is between 250 mm and 650 mm.
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3 to 6 t DM/ha/season
Depending on environmental conditions and management -
High quality perennial species
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Adapted to nutrient poor / sandy soils
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Drought tolerant
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Extremely palatable, high utilization
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Good seed production
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Fluffy seeds can be difficult to sow
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