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Carex spp. (See Sedges.) 
Cenchrus tribuloides. (See Sand-bur.) 
Cheetochloa glauca. (See Yellow Foxtail.) 
Cheetochloa italica. (See Millet.) 
Cheetochloa viridis. (See Green Foxtail.) 
Colorado Sand-grass (Andropogon hallii). 
This is very much like Big Blue-stem in appearance, but is probably less valuable 
for forage. It grows in sandy soils, and, because of its stout rootstocks, which 
are often several feet in length, it is a good sand binder. 
Cord-grass (Spartina cynosuroides). 
A common grass in sloughs and wet places throughout the Northwest. It, together 
with certain rushes and sedges, makes up the greater part of the early hay cut 
in this region. The hay is coarse but nutritious, and is relished by stock. “The 
stems contain considerable sugar, and are eaten readily 5 "— if the nay 
has been cut before they become too tough and woody. used as 
a thatch for roofs of sheds and stables, and also for fuel. When made into firm 
“twists,” it makes a fair substitute for wood, and often is one of the principal 
sources of warmth for people who through lack of funds or in times of scarcity 
can not get a sufficient supply of wood and coa 
Cow Pea (Vigna catjang). 
Occasional under cultivation. At Brookings and Mellette, S. Dak., this plant made 
an excellent growth the past season, but failed to ripen seeds. It may prove to 
be a good plant for soiling purposes. 
Cyperus spp 
There are several species of this genus which enter more or less into the native 
forage supply of this region. They grow in wet soil, and seldom occur in very 
great quantity. Cyperus erythrorhizos and C. speciosus are the most important 
Species as far as the forage question is concerned. 
Cyperus schweinitzii. 
This sand-loving sedis is probably of little importance as a forage plant, except, 
perhaps, in the sandy bottoms along streams or lakes. ‘‘Its chief use is for 
holding the sand i preventing the drifting, which is excessive in some locali- 
ties" (Brannon). 
Dactylis glomerata. (See Orchard-grass.) 
Dalea alopecuroides. 
This leguminous plant is quite abundant in the lower Missouri Valley region. It 
prefers dry sandy soils, and yields considerable — which stock eat quite 
readily. In some localities it is highly prized by stockmen. 
Deschampsia ceespitosa. (See Tufted Hair-grass.) 
This is a plant in low pastures and along the borders of woods. It grows 3 to 
5 feet high, and produces a large number of leaves, which are relished by cattle 
and sheep. It goes by the name of * Meadow trefoil" or “Stick-seed.” 
Distichlis spicata stricta. (See Salt-grass.) 
Early Bunch-grass (Eatonia obtusata). 
This is an excellent pasture ecause of its earliness and of the fine quality of 
the forage produced. It is not often present in any great quantity, however, 
but is most abundant in the moister regions, where it is much prized as an early 
pasture grass. 
