DESMODIUM TORTUOSUM 



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they are devoured without difficulty by all kinds of cattle 

 It is also used in regenerating spent soils and restoring theii 

 fertility. 



iPhoto by G. Rihavt. 



Fig. iz.~Desmodiiim triqnetrum. Stems, flowers and fruit. 



As with all Leguminos^e, sowing is carried out at the 

 commencement of the rainy season. The seeds are broad- 

 casted and covered, if possible, with a light layer of soil. 



