Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

Local name: Reed canary grass

It  is  a  summer  quick  perennial  grass  which  may form  large tussocks and stands water logging.  It is a maintenance quality fodder which gives a yield of 300 quintals per hectare. The yield of this species is 450 quintals per hectare in 4-5 cuttings.

Nutritive value

Reed canary grass is highly palatable. There is another species known  as phalaris tuberosa, which is very nutritious. It contains 3% crude protein and 37% crude fibre.