16 BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION 



No. 14. DACTYLIS GLOMERATA (6, p. 136) 

 Common names: Orchard grass, cocksfoot 



Orchard grass, introduced into Hawaii in 1911, is an erect perennial 

 growing in tufts or bunches, sometimes as high as 4 feet. It is re- 

 stricted to altitudes of from 4,000 to 6,000 feet. Generally regarded 



Figure 14. — Dactylis glomerata 



as hardv, it grows well in shaded places and with many other grasses 

 and legumes. It will not withstand close, continuous grazing, but 

 furnishes a large amount of feed if rested occasionally. It is nutri- 

 tious and palatable in its earlier stages, and in the high, dry districts 

 is regarded as better than bromegrass. It merits more extensive 

 trial, particularly at the higher levels. 



