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BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPEKIMENT STATION 



No. il. SETARIA VERTICILLATA, CHAETOCHLOA VERTICILLATA (S, p. 204) 

 Common name: Bristly foxtail 



Bristly foxtail was originally described from the Old World (4, p. 

 178-180). It is an annual, erect or semierect, and attains a height of ] 



Figure 44, — Setaria verticillata 



to 3 feet. It seeds profusely and is seasonal in growth, springing up 

 after a heavy rain. Unlike yellow foxtail, bristly foxtail is regarded as 

 a good feed, both for pasture and as a soilage crop. It is considered 

 equal or superior to Para grass for milk production. 



