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No. 39. PHALARIS TUBEROSA, P. BULBOSA (1, p. 241) 



Phalaris tuberosa, a native of the Mediterranean regions of Europe 

 (1, p. 239), is an erect perennial, and spreads rapidly by stooling. In 

 other countries it is said to resist drought and frost remarkably well. 

 In Hawaii it is an excellent grass for high, cold, wet districts, and with- 

 stands heavy grazing, particularly if lightly stocked during the first 



Figure 39. — Phalaris tuberosa 



year. The grass recovers quickly after it has been grazed and pro- 

 duces a large amount of feed. It is said to form a good mixture with 

 white clover, and is regarded as exceptionally palatable, the equal or 

 superior of ryegrass, cocksfoot, and Dallis grass. Phalaris tuberosa is 

 recommended for trial in Hawaii at elevations above 2,500 feet. 



P. stenoptera, a form of P. tuberosa, with a less well-developed bulb- 

 ous base, and sometimes with short rhizomes, is commonly called 

 Peruvian winter grass or Harding grass. It has been tried locally, and 

 is to be recommended for trial. 



