Andropogon ruf us . 



Capim Jaragua. 



A view across a small field of jaragua grass in the 

 edge of the town of Pirapora. In this region, as well as 

 other sections of southeastern Brazil, jaragua is one of 

 the principal forage plants, although usually considered 

 inferior in quality to capim gcrdura (Melinis minuti- 

 florus). It is a perennial grass, growing to a height of 

 six feet or more when not cut promptly, and said to be 

 resistant to cold and prolonged rains. According to Pio 

 Correa it contains 2.23% of digestible protein. Photo- 

 graph by P. H. Dorsett, Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil, 

 February 10 1914. No. 1751. 



